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“Anyone who has had their life completely gutted and rewired will adore this family story. Bradbury's dark humour and gloriously upbeat voice makes it the perfect antidote to a tough year. I loved it!” —Plum Johnson, author of They Left Us Everything The hilarious and moving story of how a...

“A sassy, accurate, and enormously helpful romp through the midlife transition known as menopause . . . I highly recommend it to all women who want to embrace all the possibilities offered by this change, including vibrant health, a sense of humor, a renewed sense of purpose, and the best...

In this award-winning memoir, two sisters reckon with the convalescence and death of their outlandishly tyrannical mother and the care of their psychologically terrorized father, all relayed with dark humour and brutal honesty. When Vicki and her sister learn their mother has been hospitalized...

From the award-winning journalist and author, a lyrical, raw and humane investigation of dementia that explores both the journeys of the people who live with the condition and those of their loved ones After a diagnosis of dementia, Nicci Gerrard’s father, John, continued to live life on his...

Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks. Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense...

Two sisters reckon with their toxic parents through the decline and death of their outlandishly tyrannical mother and with the care of their psychologically terrorized father, all relayed with dark humor and brutal honesty in this award-winning “brilliantly-written memoir... [that] reads like...

Yoga instructor, nutrition expert, and healthy-living blogger Elise Marie Collins has compiled a comprehensive look at what "Super Agers" are doing to live long and prosper. Learn about movement at any age, brain fitness and memory maintenance, foods, vitamin and mineral content cues and clues, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease and reverse symptoms of illness. In this revolutionary book, Collins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, telling us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. 

All of us are familiar with the fairy tales of youth where the young hero and heroine fall in love, defeat their enemies, marry, and live happily ever after. The fairy tales gathered here are about what happens next, when the Prince goes bald and the Princess has a midlife crisis. They portray middle-aged men and women facing the special issues dealing with crisis, aging and mortality, and the desire for renewal.

This power and moving work examines what it means to be a girl, a sister, a mother, a wife—a woman—and all the challenges and cheer it brings to life. In She Walks in Beauty, Caroline Kennedy has once again marshaled the gifts of our greatest poets to pay a very personal tribute to the human...

Discover a compassionate and practical guide to navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This comprehensive 3-in-1 audiobook offers clear guidance for every stage of the caregiving journey, from recognizing early warning signs to managing the increasing demands of advanced memory care.

Overcome the emotional shock of retirement and rediscover your core identity when the daily career grind finally stops. If you are feeling lost after leaving the workforce, this uplifting self-help guide provides a grounding roadmap for your next chapter. Embrace a calm, reflective mindset as...

Safeguard restless sleepers and aging parents with proven fall prevention strategies that banish nighttime anxiety. If you are a family caregiver constantly waking up worried about bedroom safety, this calming guide offers immediate relief. Reclaim restful nights without turning a comforting...

Overcome frustrating memory slips and protect your cognitive longevity with science-backed habits for healthy aging. Whether you are actively worrying about mental decline or simply navigating the daily reality of forgotten names, this reassuring guide replaces anxiety with empowering clarity...

Navigate the emotional shock of a memory loss diagnosis with practical caregiving strategies that prevent family burnout. When thrust into the overwhelming reality of supporting an aging relative, finding grounded, everyday advice is your ultimate lifeline. This reassuring audio experience cuts...

Master practical dementia care and build emotional resilience while supporting a loved one through cognitive decline. When a diagnosis alters your reality, managing memory loss can feel incredibly isolating. Find calm, grounding support for your caregiving journey, whether seeking reassurance...

Protect cognitive health and ease everyday forgetfulness with practical memory exercises designed for life after sixty. If you are navigating the subtle shifts of aging or caring for elderly parents, this warm, reassuring guide transforms anxiety into actionable understanding. Discover how to...

Master Alzheimer's and dementia care with practical communication tools that drastically reduce daily family stress. When caring for an aging parent or a declining spouse, navigating memory loss can feel incredibly isolating and frightening. Find calm and clarity as you learn to manage...

Navigate the overwhelming reality of a dementia diagnosis with a practical, compassionate roadmap for caregivers. Whether stepping in suddenly after a medical crisis or gradually supporting an aging parent, you do not have to face this transition alone. This empowering audio guide translates...

Navigate a Parkinson's diagnosis with compassionate caregiving strategies and actionable daily support. When the overwhelm of chronic illness disrupts your family's sense of normalcy, finding steady ground can feel impossible. This calming audio companion replaces clinical jargon with grounded...