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A revolutionary examination of why we age, what it means for our health, and how we just might be able to fight it. In Cracking the Aging Code, theoretical biologist Josh Mitteldorf and award-winning writer and ecological philosopher Dorion Sagan reveal that evolution and aging are even more...

With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron shares with us her ups and downs in I Feel Bad About My Neck, a candid, hilarious look at women who are getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life...

"[Narrator Robert Petkoff] is a steady performer whose measured pacing allows each subject's story to unfold naturally against the background of Leland's personal inquiry. A particular highlight comes at the very end, when listeners get a chance to hear the actual voices of some of the men and...

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...

What if your path to a more successful, healthy, and satisfying life is actually not about you? Enough About Me equips you with practical tools to find meaning and compassion in even the smallest of everyday choices. When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Richard Lui made a...

¿Y si la mejor etapa de tu vida estuviera por empezar, incluso a los 60 años? Hacernos mayores es un proceso largo y hermoso, digno de incluirlo en tu proyecto vida. Desde pequeñas nos enseñaron a ver la vejez como sinónimo de arrugas, cansancio, dolencias y despedidas, pero hay otra forma...

Master essential dementia caregiving skills and find compassionate emotional support during your hardest family moments. When you are suddenly thrust into managing a loved one's declining memory, feeling scared, angry, or entirely overwhelmed is a normal human response. This audio guide offers a...

Master the overwhelming shock of sudden family caregiving with practical routines and deep emotional resilience. Whether you are suddenly looking after an aging parent, supporting an ill spouse, or navigating an unexpected health crisis, stepping into this role often feels terrifying. Find your...

Navigate the overwhelming shift of elder care with actionable strategies to support aging family members and yourself. When a sudden health crisis or gradual decline forces you into a role reversal, feeling lost or guilty is a completely normal response. This compassionate survival guide offers...

Transform the fear of memory loss into proactive brain health with this evidence-based guide to cognitive longevity. Whether you are worrying about your own forgetfulness or navigating the stress of caring for an aging parent, this compassionate resource delivers clear answers. Replace vague...

Navigate dementia care and prevent caregiver burnout with this reassuring, practical roadmap. When stepping into the sudden role of supporting a loved one with memory loss, finding steady footing feels impossible. Learn to manage personality changes and stress while maintaining an empowering...

Transform the overwhelming stress of dementia care into a confident, compassionate journey for every family caregiver. When a loved one’s memory fades, navigating daily routines and unpredictable behaviors can feel isolating and exhausting. This steady, reassuring audio companion offers...

Transform the stressful crisis of senior care into a clear, actionable plan for your aging parents' future. When a sudden decline forces your family into the complex world of eldercare, the volume of choices feels paralyzing. This reassuring audio guide cuts through the overwhelm, offering a...

Conquer the anxiety of in-home caregiving and master safe mobility assistance with this empowering audio guide. Whether you are helping an aging parent out of bed or transferring a disabled spouse into a vehicle, managing heavy medical equipment doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Find calm...

Você já parou para pensar que sua vida pode mudar completamente com pequenos passos? Este audiolivro é um guia prático e inspirador para quem deseja mais saúde, vitalidade e bem-estar, sem precisar de soluções radicais ou inacessíveis. Escrito por Aurélio Alfieri, educador físico e mentor em qualidade de vida com mais de 20 anos de experiência, Sementes de Saúde traz reflexões curtas, histórias reais e atividades simples que podem ser aplicadas no dia a dia. Cada capítulo é uma “semente”, capaz de transformar sua forma de pensar e agir em relação à saúde.

Sie haben Ihr Gebiss auf der Hüpfburg verloren Nur mit Mühe schafft es Pflegerin Sybille, den Betrieb in ihrem Seniorenheim zusammen mit ihren Kolleginnen am Laufen zu halten. Und dann taucht plötzlich auch noch Rüdiger Otterle, Nachfolger und Erbe des Heims und gelernter BWLer, auf. Der...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Merilyn Simonds's Walking with Beth allows us to eavesdrop on two women, one already a centenarian, talking frankly about what scares us all: growing old. It's a book with a unique take on longevity, full of wisdom, tenderness, joy and the passions that sustain a very long...

“Whatever anyone tells you, size matters. And Big Girls Don’t Cry counts the ways.”—Award-winning author Margaret Atwood Where do we belong if we don't fit in? A memoir about what it means to defy expectations as a woman, a mother and an artist, with a foreword from Margaret Atwood Susan...