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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

by Matt Paxton ...

Narrated by Matt Paxton ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you
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Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults 2nd Edition

Updated in 2021 with New Insights for Improving Diagnosis and Quality of Life

by Theresa Regan ...

Narrated by Meryl Goldsmith ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Understanding Autism Series
Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

NEW EDITION 2021 with updated research, additional insight and strategies for communication, information about autism in special populations (such as the gender diverse, those with problematic internet use and gaming addictions, females, and more), and a new chapter on aging and dementia.Autism is a childhood condition ... right? Not right. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

NEW EDITION 2021 with updated research, additional insight and strategies for communication, information about autism in special populations (such as the gender diverse, those with problematic internet use and gaming addictions, females, and more), and a new chapter on aging and dementia.Autism is a childhood condition ... right? Not right. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The
... Read more
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Neither Married nor Single

When Your Partner Has Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia

by David Kirkpatrick MA, MD ...

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

When Dr. David Kirkpatrick’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, their lives—and their marriage—would change forever. In an honest, uplifting, and sometimes heartbreaking account of loving a partner with dementia, Dr. Kirkpatrick creates a clear guide for others in similar circumstances. He shares his perspective both as a loving and grief-stricken husband coping with a profound ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When Dr. David Kirkpatrick’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, their lives—and their marriage—would change forever. In an honest, uplifting, and sometimes heartbreaking account of loving a partner with dementia, Dr. Kirkpatrick creates a clear guide for others in similar circumstances. He shares his perspective both as a loving and grief-stricken husband coping with a profound
... Read more
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Not How It Was Supposed to Be

Seasons of Loss and Shadows of Grace in the Journey with Lewy Body Dementia

by Allison Crabtree ...

Narrated by Emily Norman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

The world wasn't ready for Gloria Saylor.But God was.The day beautiful green-eyed Gloria came into the world a storm was brewing both off the Texas coast and in her dysfunctional home. Brilliant and more than a tad rebellious, Gloria eventually found her dreams of education and independence would never be realized. The solution? Build a wall of emotional isolation, remaining aloof even from her ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The world wasn't ready for Gloria Saylor.But God was.The day beautiful green-eyed Gloria came into the world a storm was brewing both off the Texas coast and in her dysfunctional home. Brilliant and more than a tad rebellious, Gloria eventually found her dreams of education and independence would never be realized. The solution? Build a wall of emotional isolation, remaining aloof even from her
... Read more
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Aging Out

An Exploration of Caregiving, Community, and How Americans Grow Old

by Lucy Schiller ...

Narrated by Taylor Meskimen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

**A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America"Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with curiosity and empathy...[A] deeply human portrayal of what it means to get older in a society unprepared to care for its most vulnerable."—Publishers Weekly**Unlike many other cultures, our collective stance toward older people in the United ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

**A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America"Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with curiosity and empathy...[A] deeply human portrayal of what it means to get older in a society unprepared to care for its most vulnerable."—Publishers Weekly**Unlike many other cultures, our collective stance toward older people in the United
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the Caregiver

101 Stories of Advice and Humor for Dementia Care and Eldercare

by Amy Newmark ...

Narrated by Catherine Ho, James Anderson Foster ...

Series series Chicken Soup for the Soul
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

Caring for an elderly family member is both rewarding and exhausting. These 101 true stories offer advice, encouragement, and humor to support anyone navigating dementia care and eldercare.Being a caregiver can be overwhelming—but you are not alone. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the Caregiver shares 101 real-life stories from people who understand the challenges of dementia care and ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Caring for an elderly family member is both rewarding and exhausting. These 101 true stories offer advice, encouragement, and humor to support anyone navigating dementia care and eldercare.Being a caregiver can be overwhelming—but you are not alone. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the Caregiver shares 101 real-life stories from people who understand the challenges of dementia care and
... Read more
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From Alzheimer’s with Love

A Remarkable Journey of Healing through the Grace of Jesus

by Marc Swift ...

Narrated by Marc Swift ...

Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

Marc’s family was devastated by his father’s third year of Alzheimer’s disease. From Alzheimer’s, with Love is the true life story of a 6-month journey from deterioration to restoration from this disease. Discover how Marc developed a system to help his father escape the prison of his isolation and reconnect with his loved ones.Outsmart the Brain. Go for the Heart.Marc’s mother was exhausted by ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Marc’s family was devastated by his father’s third year of Alzheimer’s disease. From Alzheimer’s, with Love is the true life story of a 6-month journey from deterioration to restoration from this disease. Discover how Marc developed a system to help his father escape the prison of his isolation and reconnect with his loved ones.Outsmart the Brain. Go for the Heart.Marc’s mother was exhausted by
... Read more
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Balancing Acts of Grace: Caregiving for Elderly Parents with Dementia, Careers and Family Dynamics

The multifaceted challenges of balancing career, personal life, and dealing with sibling dynamics

by Joy Thomas ...

Narrated by Joy Thomas ...

Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage
... Read more
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Caregiver Guide Dementia: Practical Skills, Emotional Support, and Daily Strategies for Confident, Compassionate Care

by Helen Marlowe ...

Narrated by Helen Marlowe ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

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, supportive atmosphere at home.Relieve the heavy emotional toll of grief by understanding that behavioral ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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, supportive atmosphere at home.Relieve the heavy emotional toll of grief by understanding that behavioral
... Read more
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Dementia Care Partner Guide: Practical Skills, Daily Routines, and Emotional Resilience for Family Caregivers

by Margaret Lindholm ...

Narrated by Margaret Lindholm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

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 practical survival skills for adult children and spouses thrust into managing chronic illness at home.Shift your ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 practical survival skills for adult children and spouses thrust into managing chronic illness at home.Shift your
... Read more
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Sandwiched and Stretched

How to Care for Aging Parents and Raising Kids Without Losing Yourself — A Survival Guide for the Sandwich Generation

by Mira Joywell ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Noah Creed E ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You’re taking care of everyone—but who’s taking care of you?If you’re caught between raising kids and supporting aging parents, it can feel like you’re always on call, emotionally drained, and stretched beyond your limits. The guilt is constant. The time for yourself? Nonexistent.Sandwiched and Stretched is your survival guide for the caregiving years. ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You’re taking care of everyone—but who’s taking care of you?If you’re caught between raising kids and supporting aging parents, it can feel like you’re always on call, emotionally drained, and stretched beyond your limits. The guilt is constant. The time for yourself? Nonexistent.Sandwiched and Stretched is your survival guide for the caregiving years.
... Read more
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The End-of-Life Caregivers' Pocket Guide

A Death Doula's Practical Tips on Caring for Your Dying Loved One & Yourself

by Grace Amani ...

Narrated by Joyce Kacin ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

"AN INFORMATIVE AND REASSURING HANDBOOK FOR NAVIGATING ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT PASSAGES. Amani distills a wealth of information and online resources into a slender, handy volume that’s brimming with hands-on procedures conveyed in lucid, straightforward prose. Readers girding themselves for the decline of a relative will find here much useful—and hopeful—wisdom." - KIRKUS REVIEWS Written by a ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"AN INFORMATIVE AND REASSURING HANDBOOK FOR NAVIGATING ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT PASSAGES. Amani distills a wealth of information and online resources into a slender, handy volume that’s brimming with hands-on procedures conveyed in lucid, straightforward prose. Readers girding themselves for the decline of a relative will find here much useful—and hopeful—wisdom." - KIRKUS REVIEWS Written by a
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Gelassene Eltern - Abschied leicht gemacht

Der praktische Notfallkoffer für Bindung, Vertrauen & innere Ruhe

by Pirker der Bewirker ...

Narrated by Sadaltager (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

Machen Trennungen den Alltag zur Zerreißprobe? Dieses Hörbuch ist Ihr praktischer Notfallkoffer Eltern für gelassene Elternschaft! Entdecken Sie wirksame Abschied Rituale, um die Bindung zu stärken und Vertrauen aufzubauen. Helfen Sie Ihrem Kind, die Trennungsangst des Kindes und andere Kinderängste zu überwinden, damit es Sicherheit spürt. Ob Kindergarten Eingewöhnung oder Schulstart Ängste – ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Machen Trennungen den Alltag zur Zerreißprobe? Dieses Hörbuch ist Ihr praktischer Notfallkoffer Eltern für gelassene Elternschaft! Entdecken Sie wirksame Abschied Rituale, um die Bindung zu stärken und Vertrauen aufzubauen. Helfen Sie Ihrem Kind, die Trennungsangst des Kindes und andere Kinderängste zu überwinden, damit es Sicherheit spürt. Ob Kindergarten Eingewöhnung oder Schulstart Ängste –
... Read more
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Alzheimer's: Learn to Manage Challenging and Aggressive Behaviors (The Home-care Family Guide for Elderly and Reconnecting Memories Using Activities)

by Justin Salinas ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book offers a deep well of resources, from proven communication techniques to practical templates and checklists designed to make daily care easier and more meaningful.Filled with real-life stories that show the strength, humor, and humanity of the caregiver’s role, this book reminds you that you’re not alone. Each chapter is crafted to meet you ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book offers a deep well of resources, from proven communication techniques to practical templates and checklists designed to make daily care easier and more meaningful.Filled with real-life stories that show the strength, humor, and humanity of the caregiver’s role, this book reminds you that you’re not alone. Each chapter is crafted to meet you
... Read more
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Living Fully

A Compassionate Guide to End-of-Life Choices, Caregiving, and Finding Meaning in Every Chapter of Life

by Felicia Ward ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Living Fully: A Compassionate Guide to End-of-Life Choices, Caregiving, and Finding Meaning in Every Chapter of LifeHow do we navigate life’s most profound transitions with courage, grace, and purpose? Living Fully offers a compassionate roadmap for embracing the complexities of aging, caregiving, and end-of-life choices with clarity and dignity.In ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Living Fully: A Compassionate Guide to End-of-Life Choices, Caregiving, and Finding Meaning in Every Chapter of LifeHow do we navigate life’s most profound transitions with courage, grace, and purpose? Living Fully offers a compassionate roadmap for embracing the complexities of aging, caregiving, and end-of-life choices with clarity and dignity.In
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Ein geliebter Mensch hat Demenz

Der einfühlsame Ratgeber für neue pflegende Angehörige – Kommunikation, herausforderndes Verhalten, Gedächtnisverlust, Schuldgefühle und Selbstfürsorge bei Alzheimer

by Walter Whitfield ...

Narrated by Digitale Stimme Georg G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 5 min

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Sie haben sich das nicht ausgesucht. Eines Tages summierten sich die unbezahlten Rechnungen, die wiederholten Fragen und die beängstigenden Momente – und plötzlich waren Sie es, der einen geliebten Menschen sicher durch den Tag bringt, ohne Ausbildung und ohne Handbuch.Ein geliebter Mensch hat Demenz ist der warme, klare Begleiter für alle, ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Sie haben sich das nicht ausgesucht. Eines Tages summierten sich die unbezahlten Rechnungen, die wiederholten Fragen und die beängstigenden Momente – und plötzlich waren Sie es, der einen geliebten Menschen sicher durch den Tag bringt, ohne Ausbildung und ohne Handbuch.Ein geliebter Mensch hat Demenz ist der warme, klare Begleiter für alle,
... Read more
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The AARP Caregiver Answer Book

by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, Julia L. Mayer, PsyD ...

Narrated by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, Julia L. Mayer, PsyD ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

If you're among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbors, you are sure to face tough questions. How do I coordinate the care my loved one needs? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer--who have counseled family caregivers for over 30 ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you're among the millions of people annually who take on the role of providing unpaid care to family, friends, or neighbors, you are sure to face tough questions. How do I coordinate the care my loved one needs? How can I get other relatives to pitch in? Who pays for all this? Husband-and-wife psychologists Barry J. Jacobs and Julia L. Mayer--who have counseled family caregivers for over 30
... Read more
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Alzheimer: Echte Hilfe für Angehörige

Resilienz stärken und die Pflege zu Hause meistern.

by Mathias Grom ...

Narrated by Helmut Stieglbauer (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

Die Diagnose Alzheimer oder Demenz bei einem geliebten Menschen zieht oft den Boden unter den Füßen weg. Plötzlich bist du nicht mehr nur Partner oder Kind, sondern Pfleger, Organisator und emotionaler Anker. Fühlst du dich oft überfordert von der Pflege zu Hause? Hast du Angst vor der Zukunft oder kämpfst mit Schuldgefühlen, weil du mal die Geduld verlierst? Das ist vollkommen menschlich, aber du ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Die Diagnose Alzheimer oder Demenz bei einem geliebten Menschen zieht oft den Boden unter den Füßen weg. Plötzlich bist du nicht mehr nur Partner oder Kind, sondern Pfleger, Organisator und emotionaler Anker. Fühlst du dich oft überfordert von der Pflege zu Hause? Hast du Angst vor der Zukunft oder kämpfst mit Schuldgefühlen, weil du mal die Geduld verlierst? Das ist vollkommen menschlich, aber du
... Read more
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The Big 100

by William J. Kole ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 15 min

By 2050, the world’s centenarian population—those aged 100 or more—will increase eightfold. Half of today’s 5-year-olds can expect to reach the same heights. It’s going to upend everything we thought we knew about health care, personal finance, retirement, politics, and more. Whether we’re 18 or 81, this tectonic demographic shift will affect us all. The Big 100 confronts listeners with both the ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

By 2050, the world’s centenarian population—those aged 100 or more—will increase eightfold. Half of today’s 5-year-olds can expect to reach the same heights. It’s going to upend everything we thought we knew about health care, personal finance, retirement, politics, and more. Whether we’re 18 or 81, this tectonic demographic shift will affect us all. The Big 100 confronts listeners with both the
... Read more
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The Burning Light of Two Stars

A Mother Daughter Story

by Laura Davis ...

Narrated by Laura Davis and Becky Parker ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

This riveting memoir by Laura Davis, author of The Courage to Heal, examines the endurance of mother–daughter love, how memory protects and betrays us, and the determination it takes to fulfill a promise when ghosts from the past come knocking.When she published The Courage to Heal in 1988, Laura Davis helped more than a million women work through the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. But her ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This riveting memoir by Laura Davis, author of The Courage to Heal, examines the endurance of mother–daughter love, how memory protects and betrays us, and the determination it takes to fulfill a promise when ghosts from the past come knocking.When she published The Courage to Heal in 1988, Laura Davis helped more than a million women work through the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. But her
... Read more
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Healthy Travel Habits

Stay Fit, Energized, and Focused on Business Trips Without Sacrificing Your Health

by Owen Steelhart ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Noah Creed E ...

Unabridged

45 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You’re taking care of everyone—but who’s taking care of you?If you’re caught between raising kids and supporting aging parents, it can feel like you’re always on call, emotionally drained, and stretched beyond your limits. The guilt is constant. The time for yourself? Nonexistent.Sandwiched and Stretched is your survival guide for the caregiving years. ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You’re taking care of everyone—but who’s taking care of you?If you’re caught between raising kids and supporting aging parents, it can feel like you’re always on call, emotionally drained, and stretched beyond your limits. The guilt is constant. The time for yourself? Nonexistent.Sandwiched and Stretched is your survival guide for the caregiving years.
... Read more
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Respect and Care

A Parenting Guide to Protecting Seniors from Abuse in Canada

by Susan Zeppieri ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Respect and Care: A Parenting Guide to Protecting Seniors from Abuse in CanadaSeniors deserve to live with dignity, safety, and respect. Yet, many face abuse, neglect, and exploitation in silence. Respect and Care is a groundbreaking guide designed to help families, caregivers, and communities protect seniors from harm.This book provides a ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Respect and Care: A Parenting Guide to Protecting Seniors from Abuse in CanadaSeniors deserve to live with dignity, safety, and respect. Yet, many face abuse, neglect, and exploitation in silence. Respect and Care is a groundbreaking guide designed to help families, caregivers, and communities protect seniors from harm.This book provides a
... Read more
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Alzheimer's: The Best Natural Treatments for Dementia & Alzheimer's Yet Found (Caregiver's Guide to Understanding, Communicating With, and Supporting a Loved One with Alzheimer's disease)

by Paul Brown ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.There is hope in Alzheimer’s disease, but it isn't where most people look for it...Any form of dementia is terrifying and lonely for both the one suffering it and for those close to them. How do our relationships with those we love change with loss of memory or clarity of thought? What happens to our relationship with god?For those suffering from early ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.There is hope in Alzheimer’s disease, but it isn't where most people look for it...Any form of dementia is terrifying and lonely for both the one suffering it and for those close to them. How do our relationships with those we love change with loss of memory or clarity of thought? What happens to our relationship with god?For those suffering from early
... Read more
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At gå i barndom

by Maria Helleberg ...

Narrated by Pernille Lyneborg ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

En nøgtern og usentimental fremstilling af de erfaringer med demens, Maria Helleberg har gjort, efter at hendes mor for nogle år siden blev ramt af sygdommen. Sygdommens forløb har været præget af både nedture og glæder. Nedture, når det gik tilbage for moderen, og den offentlige omsorg viste sig fra sin mest umyndiggørende og nedværdigende side. Glæder, når der kunne spores fremgang i moderens ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

En nøgtern og usentimental fremstilling af de erfaringer med demens, Maria Helleberg har gjort, efter at hendes mor for nogle år siden blev ramt af sygdommen. Sygdommens forløb har været præget af både nedture og glæder. Nedture, når det gik tilbage for moderen, og den offentlige omsorg viste sig fra sin mest umyndiggørende og nedværdigende side. Glæder, når der kunne spores fremgang i moderens
... Read more

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