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"Was du als Kind nicht willst, das man dir tu, das füg auch keinem Älteren zu!" Mit dieser Goldenen Regel formuliert Otfried Höffe eine ebenso einfache wie überzeugende Sozialethik des Alters. Er wendet sich gegen die Übermacht der Ökonomie und die Dominanz negativer Altersbilder. Auf die Drohkulisse der "alternden Gesellschaft" antwortet er mit der Perspektive der "gewonnenen Jahre" und gibt auch praktische Ratschläge: Die "vier L" Laufen, Lernen, Lieben und Lachen arbeiten der Altersschwäche entgegen.

The Isle of Wight: in the summers of the 1800s, Queen Victoria holidayed here. At music festivals in the summer of love, hundreds of thousands of people got stoned here. And, in the summer of 2020, Hunter and Claire escaped locked-down North London for a week's holiday here. They fell in love with its sleepy charm – and ended up buying a Grade 2-listed home in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Ryde. "Love in Old Age" tells the story of their first year on the island. It is a journey of discovery in a forgotten corner of England.

Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parent's dignity and autonomy.

An expert on elder justice maps the challenges of aging, how things go wrong, and presents powerful tools we can use to forge better long lives for ourselves, our families, and our communities. As tens of millions of Americans are living longer lives, longevity is creating challenges that cut...

Escape to Cornwall with this beautiful page-turning novel set in Penvennan Cove – third book in the Cornish romance series by bestselling author Linn B. Halton! Kerra Shaw's happiness should be complete when the love of her life moves into her cottage. But there is trouble in her beloved...

"Entschuldige, das ist mein erster Ruhestand. Ich übe noch.“ So scherzte schon Loriot. In der Tat ist das Ende des Arbeitslebens ein einschneidendes Ereignis, das viele Herausforderungen mit sich bringt und die meisten von uns zunächst überfordert. Oft wissen frisch gebackene Ruheständler einfach nicht, was sie mit sich und den neuen Umständen anfangen sollen.

Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? Gerontologist and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has written a compassionate book to help friends and family members of those living with dementia answer the tough questions. In practical, down-to-earth language, The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities walks the listener through key points about dementia care.

Romance Redux looks at finding love as an older adult who seeks connection, love, and fulfillment in a romantic relationship. Including the author’s own experiences as well as those of other gray love seekers and finders, she uncovers both the obstacles and rewards of re-partnering at this stage of life. As divorce rates remain high and as more widows and widowers have many productive and healthy years ahead of them, finding love again can feel daunting, but now more than ever can be easier to find, to establish, and to keep.

A gorgeous, heartwarming book club pick from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind Marie Kondo for the soul. Anna and Will have been passing in and out of each other’s lives since they were just teenagers. Now 20 years later, Anna is married - she has a lovely house...

Drawing on the writings and wisdom of Henri J. M. Nouwen's themes of caregiving, Marjorie J. Thompson offers a vulnerable exploration of caregiving intertwined with both her own many years of intimate caregiving of family members and collected stories of caregivers in varied settings and stages of life. While not shying away from the demanding physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of caregiving, Courage for Caregivers also celebrates the gifts of caregiving grounded in the belovedness both caregiver and care receiver share in God's eyes.

'Making Waves at River View Cottage is a delightful, well-written novel in an idyllic setting. What more could you ask for?' Jo Bartlett Life doesn’t always give you a second chance to make another choice… Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to realise there must be more to...

Brought to you by Penguin. A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and...

Sie haben Ihr Leben lang gearbeitet und jetzt steht der Renteneintritt vor der Tür. Sie können jetzt Ihre Tage entspannt genießen... Oder spüren Sie noch ein inneres Feuer in sich und wollen Sie noch etwas bewegen in Ihrem Leben? Doch braucht die Gesellschaft Sie und Ihr Wissen überhaupt noch? Die simple Antwort lautet: Sie werden mehr gebraucht denn je – und mehr als Sie ahnen! In Ihrem neuen Rentenratgeber "IHR RUHESTAND – Auf zu neuen Horizonten" führen wir Ihnen zunächst vor Augen, weshalb Sie unverzichtbar für unsere Gesellschaft sind.

Nach einem langen und anstrengenden Arbeitsleben steht irgendwann der ominöse Tag X bevor: der Renteneintritt. Sie gehören noch lange nicht zum "alten Eisen" und haben noch viel vor in Ihrem Leben. Doch wie stellen Sie das am besten an? Dieser Rentenratgeber gibt Ihnen die besten Strategien und Tipps an die Hand, mit denen Sie Ihre Rentenzeit in vollen Zügen genießen können – abhängig von Ihren individuellen Lebensumständen. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihren Alltag am besten an die neue Lebenssituation anpassen und neu strukturieren.

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh ‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson In the imposing Glen Carrick House overlooking Scotland’s famous Loch Ness, lives eighty-eight-year-old Mimi McKinlay, cared for by her three adult sons. Hamish has inherited his...

A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives—after a dementia diagnosis—shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow guide.

Brand new from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club 'A delightful and jolly romp in the french countryside. A lovely taste of France and generous slice of la bon vivre.' Jo Thomas 'A glorious romp that readers will adore. Maddie's warmth and humour will put a smile on your face' Judy...

This guided meditation for caregiver stress is designed to offer relief, comfort and self care for caregivers who may be growing weary and disheartened from looking after a family member or friend in need of taxing levels of physical or emotional care. It is also useful for professional...

Making memories and fostering relationships with our grandchildren in the midst of a fast-moving culture isn't easy, and a legacy that lasts isn't crafted overnight. So how do we as grandparents cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with the children we adore? Start with The Mindful Grandparent. Through inspired ideas teamed with simple practices and engaging stories, it covers wide-ranging topics such as cultivating curiosity, helping children explore difficult topics, honoring adult children's boundaries, and managing technology. Let it be your guide and refuge.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WRITERS' TRUST BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY* An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. Dr. Jean...