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Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues

by David L. Bradford, Carole Robin ...

Narrated by David L. Bradford, Carole Robin ...

Unabridged

10 hours 19 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A transformative guide to building more fulfilling relationships with colleagues, friends, partners, and family, based on the landmark Interpersonal Dynamics ("Touchy Feely") course at Stanford's Graduate School of BusinessThe ability to create strong relationships with others is crucial to living a full life and becoming more effective at work. Yet many of us find ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.A transformative guide to building more fulfilling relationships with colleagues, friends, partners, and family, based on the landmark Interpersonal Dynamics ("Touchy Feely") course at Stanford's Graduate School of BusinessThe ability to create strong relationships with others is crucial to living a full life and becoming more effective at work. Yet many of us find
... Read more
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Let's Talk About Aging Parents

A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations

by Laura Tamblyn Watts ...

Narrated by Erin deWard ...

Unabridged

8 hours 24 min

Caring for an aging parent can raise a host of tricky questions, but these conversation-starting scripts, plus expert advice, will help you and your parent find answers.Age-proofing an older relative's living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Caring for an aging parent can raise a host of tricky questions, but these conversation-starting scripts, plus expert advice, will help you and your parent find answers.Age-proofing an older relative's living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these
... Read more
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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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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
... Read more
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Living in the Moment

A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

by Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Landsverk ...

Unabridged

5 hours 21 min

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.Filled with must-have information, practical advice, and unique and comforting insights, here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

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.Filled with must-have information, practical advice, and unique and comforting insights, here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved
... 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

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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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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
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Vanhene rohkeasti – kaikesta huolimatta!

by Anne Kauhanen-Simanainen, Anne Kauhanen-Simanainen ...

Narrated by Carla Rindell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

Innoittava puheenvuoro rohkean vanhenemisen puolesta.Vanheneminen merkitsee monelle huolta ja uusia haasteita, mutta mitä jos vanhenemisen voisikin nähdä myös voimavarana? Uusi vaihe elämässä on askel tuntemattomaan, mutta se voi myös toimia henkisen kasvun ja vapautumisen lähtökohtana.Vanhene rohkeasti lähestyy vanhenemista uteliaisuudella, joka tarttuu myös lukijaan. Sekä kokemuksiin että ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Innoittava puheenvuoro rohkean vanhenemisen puolesta.Vanheneminen merkitsee monelle huolta ja uusia haasteita, mutta mitä jos vanhenemisen voisikin nähdä myös voimavarana? Uusi vaihe elämässä on askel tuntemattomaan, mutta se voi myös toimia henkisen kasvun ja vapautumisen lähtökohtana.Vanhene rohkeasti lähestyy vanhenemista uteliaisuudella, joka tarttuu myös lukijaan. Sekä kokemuksiin että
... Read more
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Bridge the Gap

How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State

by John E. Canbri ...

Narrated by Noah Johnson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

Find Harmony and Healing in Long-Distance CaregivingImagine a world where distance becomes inconsequential in the depth of family care and love. Bridge the Gap: How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State opens a portal to exactly this universe, offering a beacon of hope and a wealth of knowledge to those embarking on the challenging journey of long-distance caregiving.At the heart of ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find Harmony and Healing in Long-Distance CaregivingImagine a world where distance becomes inconsequential in the depth of family care and love. Bridge the Gap: How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State opens a portal to exactly this universe, offering a beacon of hope and a wealth of knowledge to those embarking on the challenging journey of long-distance caregiving.At the heart of
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Balance Exercises for Seniors: A 28-Day Audio Guide to Steadier Steps, Fall Prevention, and Confident Everyday Movement

by Laura Kensington ...

Narrated by Laura Kensington ...

Unabridged

2 hours 42 min

Reclaim your physical independence and conquer the fear of falling with gentle, guided senior mobility routines at home. If you want to age in place confidently but feel hesitant about your daily balance, this reassuring audio program provides a safe, structured path forward. Clear, timed voice cues replace confusing visual manuals, allowing you to follow along safely from your living room ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Reclaim your physical independence and conquer the fear of falling with gentle, guided senior mobility routines at home. If you want to age in place confidently but feel hesitant about your daily balance, this reassuring audio program provides a safe, structured path forward. Clear, timed voice cues replace confusing visual manuals, allowing you to follow along safely from your living room
... 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

$20.95 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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Family Ties

Strengthening Bonds Across Generations

by Avery Nightingale ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Charlotte G ...

Unabridged

57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Family Ties: Strengthening Bonds Across Generations," Avery Nightingale explores the profound impact of aging on family dynamics and societal structures. As advances in healthcare and lifestyle lead to longer lifespans, the percentage of the global population over 65 is set to triple by 2050. Nightingale delves into the complexities of these ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Family Ties: Strengthening Bonds Across Generations," Avery Nightingale explores the profound impact of aging on family dynamics and societal structures. As advances in healthcare and lifestyle lead to longer lifespans, the percentage of the global population over 65 is set to triple by 2050. Nightingale delves into the complexities of these
... Read more
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Love, Money, Duty

Stories of Care in Our Times

by Rachel Adams ...

Narrated by Emily Sutton-Smith ...

Unabridged

12 hours 24 min

From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. Yet we rarely acknowledge care except when it fails. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams examines the stories we tell about care, those who do the work, and those who depend on it. These narratives, she argues, help us better understand our complicated feelings about care and the obligations that come with it.Combining insightful and ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. Yet we rarely acknowledge care except when it fails. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams examines the stories we tell about care, those who do the work, and those who depend on it. These narratives, she argues, help us better understand our complicated feelings about care and the obligations that come with it.Combining insightful and
... Read more
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Senior Health Solutions: Promoting Wellbeing in Later Years

by Bev Hill ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 8 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Senior Health Solutions: Promoting Wellbeing in Later Years" is an invaluable guide for seniors, their families, and caregivers dedicated to enhancing health and wellbeing during the later stages of life. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics from understanding the aging process and maintaining physical fitness to managing chronic ... Read more

$8.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Senior Health Solutions: Promoting Wellbeing in Later Years" is an invaluable guide for seniors, their families, and caregivers dedicated to enhancing health and wellbeing during the later stages of life. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics from understanding the aging process and maintaining physical fitness to managing chronic
... Read more
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Hidden Legacy

The Rewards of Caring for Your Aging Parents

by Victoria Howard ...

Narrated by Victoria Howard ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Useful Teachings from Buddhism for Reconnecting with Your Aging ParentsAs our parents age and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift—an immense spiritual opportunity—that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Useful Teachings from Buddhism for Reconnecting with Your Aging ParentsAs our parents age and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift—an immense spiritual opportunity—that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible
... Read more
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Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years

Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need

by Star Bradbury ...

Narrated by Wendy Tremont King ...

Unabridged

14 hours 22 min

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging.Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging.Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to
... Read more
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Besser spät als nie

Eine Liebeserklärung an das Alter

by Mechthild Grossmann, Dorothea Wagner, Ernst Matthias Friedrich ...

Narrated by Irina Wanka ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Kurzweilig, lustig, tiefgreifend und frech - Mechthild Grossmann nimmt dem Alter seinen Schrecken. (Büchermagazin)Alt werden - was bedeutet das wirklich in den großen und kleinen Momenten des Lebens?Mechthild Großmann genießt es – zumindest meistens. Bei ihr geht es um die wundervollen Freiheiten, die man dann hat. Und sie erzählt, wie egal Falten sind, warum alt zu werden auch bedeuten kann, sich ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kurzweilig, lustig, tiefgreifend und frech - Mechthild Grossmann nimmt dem Alter seinen Schrecken. (Büchermagazin)Alt werden - was bedeutet das wirklich in den großen und kleinen Momenten des Lebens?Mechthild Großmann genießt es – zumindest meistens. Bei ihr geht es um die wundervollen Freiheiten, die man dann hat. Und sie erzählt, wie egal Falten sind, warum alt zu werden auch bedeuten kann, sich
... Read more
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Tech-Savvy Seniors: Self-Help for the Digital Age

by Azura E. Spence ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tech-Savvy Seniors: Self-Help for the Digital Age is the essential guide for seniors who want to confidently navigate the digital world. Whether you’re new to technology or looking to expand your digital skills, this book breaks everything down into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring that technology becomes an asset rather than a source of frustration.The ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tech-Savvy Seniors: Self-Help for the Digital Age is the essential guide for seniors who want to confidently navigate the digital world. Whether you’re new to technology or looking to expand your digital skills, this book breaks everything down into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring that technology becomes an asset rather than a source of frustration.The
... Read more
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Demencia: Estrategias prácticas para construir un sistema de apoyo y afrontar desafíos médicos y legales con facilidad (Consejos para eliminar el agotamiento reducir el estrés y fortalecer las relaciones)

by John Baker ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Sebastián G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Este no es un simple libro. Considérelo una guía amigable que empatiza con sus dificultades, le habla al corazón y le ofrece consejos prácticos y prácticos de forma fácil de entender.Esta guía reconoce sus situaciones únicas y sirve como ese amigo tan necesario que reconoce, comprende y aborda eficazmente cada uno de sus desafíos como cuidador. Está ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Este no es un simple libro. Considérelo una guía amigable que empatiza con sus dificultades, le habla al corazón y le ofrece consejos prácticos y prácticos de forma fácil de entender.Esta guía reconoce sus situaciones únicas y sirve como ese amigo tan necesario que reconoce, comprende y aborda eficazmente cada uno de sus desafíos como cuidador. Está
... Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Guide: Improve the Quality of Life for You and Your Loved Ones (Easy Daily Routines, and Essential Self-care Strategies to Reduce Stress and Boost Resilience)

by Walter Marroquin ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caregiving and searching for practical guidance? Do you struggle with understanding dementia's progression and wish you had clear answers? Want to care for your own well-being without feeling guilty?As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all ... Read more

$16.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caregiving and searching for practical guidance? Do you struggle with understanding dementia's progression and wish you had clear answers? Want to care for your own well-being without feeling guilty?As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you face unique challenges that can feel isolating and all
... Read more
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A Bittersweet Season

Caring for Our Aging Parents---And Ourselves

by Jane Gross ...

Narrated by Kate Reading ...

Unabridged

15 hours 35 min

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice for the rapidly increasing number of adult children responsible for aging parents.Gross deftly weaves the specifics of her personal experience—a widowed mother with mounting health problems, the attendant collision of fear and ignorance, the awkward role reversal of ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice for the rapidly increasing number of adult children responsible for aging parents.Gross deftly weaves the specifics of her personal experience—a widowed mother with mounting health problems, the attendant collision of fear and ignorance, the awkward role reversal of
... Read more
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Accompanying Disability

Caretaking, Family, and Faith

by Topher Endress ...

Narrated by Daniel Thomas May ...

Unabridged

5 hours 11 min

In a world that often misunderstands or underestimates the capabilities and worth of individuals with disabilities, Accompanying Disability offers a compassionate, faithful model for nurturing relationships with loved ones with disabilities based on mutual respect, dignity, and affection, rather than patronizing attitudes or pity.Author Topher Endress brings a wealth of insight and experience as a ... Read more

$26.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world that often misunderstands or underestimates the capabilities and worth of individuals with disabilities, Accompanying Disability offers a compassionate, faithful model for nurturing relationships with loved ones with disabilities based on mutual respect, dignity, and affection, rather than patronizing attitudes or pity.Author Topher Endress brings a wealth of insight and experience as a
... Read more
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A Dignified Life

Revised and Expanded: The Best Friends™ Approach to Alzheimer’s Care: A Guide for Care Partners

by Virginia Bell, MSW, David Troxel, MPH ...

Narrated by Ann Sprinkle ...

Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people will be faced with this life-altering disease. These statistics impact millions of caregivers. Compared with all types of caregivers, those who assist someone with dementia experience the highest levels of burnout, ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people will be faced with this life-altering disease. These statistics impact millions of caregivers. Compared with all types of caregivers, those who assist someone with dementia experience the highest levels of burnout,
... Read more
Audiobook

Fall Prevention Strategies: A Practical Guide to Reducing Home Hazards, Improving Balance, and Staying Independent at Any Age

by Sophie Lindgren ...

Narrated by Sophie Lindgren ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Protect your independence and master home safety with proactive senior health strategies that eliminate hidden fall risks. Aging in place shouldn’t mean living in fear of an accident, whether you are managing your own mobility or caring for an aging parent. This empowering guide provides the exact tools you need to move confidently through your daily routine and reclaim your active lifestyle.By ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Protect your independence and master home safety with proactive senior health strategies that eliminate hidden fall risks. Aging in place shouldn’t mean living in fear of an accident, whether you are managing your own mobility or caring for an aging parent. This empowering guide provides the exact tools you need to move confidently through your daily routine and reclaim your active lifestyle.By
... Read more

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