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1950: late summer season on Cape Cod. Michael, a 10-year-old boy, is spending the summer with Richie and his glamorous but troubled mother. Left to their own devices, the boys meet a couple living nearby - the artists Jo and Edward Hopper - and an unlikely friendship is forged. She, volatile, passionate and often irrational, suffers bouts of obsessive sexual jealousy. He, withdrawn and unwell, depressed by his inability to work, becomes besotted by Richie's frail and beautiful aunt Katherine who has not long to live - an infatuation he shares with young Michael.

The renowned radio host and one of the most trusted voices in the nation candidly and compassionately addresses the hotly contested right-to-die movement, of which she is one of our most inspiring champions. The basis for the acclaimed PBS series. Through interviews with terminally ill patients...

From the creator of the iconic "Cathy" comic strip comes her first collection of funny, wise, poignant, and incredibly honest essays about being a woman in what she lovingly calls "the panini generation." As the creator of "Cathy," Cathy Guisewite found her way into the hearts of readers more...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Common People: The History of An English Family by Alison Light, read by Caroline Laskowska. Family history is a massive phenomenon of our times but what are we after when we go in search of our ancestors? Beginning with her...

Das Glück der zweiten Lebenshälfte. Der Übergang in die zweite Lebenshälfte ist geprägt von Herausforderungen, aber auch voller Chancen. Wir alle wünschen uns, dass die Zeit des Älterwerdens selbstbestimmt, spannend und beglückend wird – Prof. Dr. Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello erforscht seit Jahrzehnten, wovon dies abhängt. Sie zeigt, welche Möglichkeiten und Stärken in Herausforderungen und Veränderungen wie Auszug der Kinder oder persönlicher und partnerschaftlicher Neuorientierung liegen. Denn all das stellt unsere Identität infrage und wir müssen uns neu erfinden.

From the heart of Henri Nouwen comes wisdom for the caregiver about the transformational power of relationship in the unique bond between caregiver and care receiver. Interlacing stories from his own life and the lives of friends, Nouwen communicates warmth and compassion as he shares insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for.

Women today feel a constant pressure to improve themselves and just never feel like they’re “enough.” All too often, they live their daily lives disheartened, disillusioned, and disappointed. That’s because joy doesn’t come from a new self-improvement strategy; it comes from rooting their identity in who God says they are and what he has done on their behalf.

A record-breaking bodybuilder. A sex-positive dominatrix. A gaming pioneer with close to a million subscribers. A musical trailblazer who’s queering country music. They sound like a gang of social media influencers and young rising Hollywood stars. But nearly all of them are over 70 years old. In this series, Miriam Margolyes meets a new wave of seniors who are ripping up the rulebook when it comes to ageing, to learn what they can teach us about living life to the full, whether you’re 19 or 90.

Na jornada de Daniel, o ouvinte vai se deparar com o cotidiano de um estudante de medicina que, junto a uma equipe de paliativistas do SUS, assiste a pacientes–em sua maioria, pessoas periféricas, carentes tanto de suporte econômico quanto de suporte psicológico. Se a finitude da existência ainda é um assunto tabu em nosso cotidiano, as dores e as angústias (tanto físicas quanto morais) que, muitas vezes, antecedem a morte, constituem temáticas ainda mais interditas na sociedade.

As record numbers of us reach our pre-retirement or 'part-time' retirement years, it's essential to prepare for the massive life change that signals a move from working every day to living as we choose. The 30+ years that make up modern retirement are an opportunity to live well and make the...

Overflowing Grace: Finding Strength to Carry On as a Caregiver (A 60-Day Devotional) points stressed, exhausted caregivers to Christ and His sustaining strength and grace through Scripture, relevant teaching, and sweet encouragement. It reminds listeners that their current caregiving journey is a divine assignment and they are not alone.

In Not How It Was Supposed to Be, author Allison Crabtree takes a poignant look at her mom's obsessive and eccentric life, and the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship fraught with tension and disappointment.

Bloomsbury presents The Mindful Caregiver, 2nd Edition by Nancy L. Kriseman, read by Jennifer Woodward The Mindful Caregiver was first published in 2014. Since then, the caregiving landscape has changed dramatically, creating cascading effects and increased challenges for caregivers. Caregivers are having to care for elders, who are now living into their 80’s and beyond, often with multiple health issues. Many caregivers are baby boomers, which as a generation is getting older and facing their own health problems.

Et si vous deveniez l’acteur principal de votre bien-être ? Dans Votre santé optimisée, la Dre Émilie Steinbach — @TheBrainGutScientist, figure incontournable de la neuronutrition — vous guide pas à pas pour reprendre le contrôle de votre corps, affûter vos habitudes et faire les bons choix au quotidien. Un concentré d’outils concrets et de conseils éclairés pour réapprendre à prendre soin de votre santé à 360°. Débutez votre transformation aujourd’hui !

Peter Lennartz, erfahrener Coach für Ruheständler, kennt die Gedanken, die viele bewegen: Wie fülle ich plötzlich so viel freie Zeit sinnvoll? Was macht mich jetzt wirklich glücklich? Welche Herzenswünsche oder Interessen möchte ich endlich ausleben? Wie halte ich Körper und Geist in Schwung? Und wie bleibe ich mit anderen Menschen – mit Familie, Freunden und Bekannten – verbunden? Mit Leichtigkeit und viel Herz zeigt Peter Lennartz, wie man Unsicherheiten überwindet und die unzähligen Möglichkeiten dieser neuen Lebensphase entdeckt.

Both a practical guide and a deeply personal memoir from a psychologist, neuroscientist, and end-of-life doula, Before I Lose My Own Mind helps dementia caregivers find ways to support their loved ones—while centering their own well-being.

We all want to live a life that matters—a life of meaning and significance. The problem is, when we think of a life that makes a difference, we think way too small. Our lives can and should make an impact today—and we should also be working toward building a legacy that lasts for generations to come.

Whether you're currently caring for someone, or you are expecting to in the future, Next of Kin is the practical, compassionate resource you need. This essential guide will show you how to move forward with kindness and strength–for others and yourself–and will inspire you to step up to the plate when someone you love needs you.

A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one—from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner Have you just gotten the dreaded phone call—a parent or loved one has taken a turn for the...

Even as life expectancy has increased over the centuries, the thought of aging continues to plague men and women around the world. In addition to worries about the physical aspects of aging, people also fear the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. But as President Jimmy Carter demonstrates, there are indeed virtues to aging, as he explores the spiritual and intellectual growth that often comes with old age. President Carter tackles such issues as planning for retirement, adopting new diet and exercise regimens, and coping with age prejudice.