Aging Adults

A collection of short stories from the National Book Award-winning author of Mating "Powerful and original...always convincingly authentic. The ironies keep cutting in new directions." —The New York Times Whether they are Americans, Brits, or a stubborn and suicidally moral Dutchman...

Teen Spirit offers a novel and provocative perspective on how we came to be living in an age of political immaturity and social turmoil. Award-winning author Paul Howe argues it's because a teenage mentality has slowly gripped the adult world.

At age 39, Ariel Gore has everything she’s always wanted: a successful writing career, a long-term partnership, a beautiful if tiny home, a daughter in college and a son in preschool. But life’s happy endings don’t always last. If it’s not one thing, after all, it’s your mother. Her name is Eve. Her epic temper tantrums have already gotten her banned from three cab companies in Portland. And she’s here to announce that she’s dying.

This book takes you from surviving to thriving as an adult. With so many crucial issues covered, it will show you the common sense of healthy adulthood that is sadly not common knowledge. This book is the masterclass for being an adult.

Are you or a loved one considering the transition to a smaller living space? "Downsizing Made Easy: A Guide for Older Adults" is your essential companion for navigating this significant life change with confidence and ease. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the downsizing process, offering practical advice and emotional support.

In this audiobook, author Joseph Spada, LPN, offers you insider's guidance into long-term care, clearly explaining what your options are, and the pros and cons of each. He shows you how to find and select the best facility for your needs, and most importantly, what to watch out for.

This audiobook provides information about living arrangements, services, and facilities available for older adults with changing health needs, as well as checklists to help you determine the living situation most appropriate for your loved one.

Strength training is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, particularly for older adults. As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes that can lead to a decline in muscle mass, bone density, and overall physical function. These changes can have a profound impact on our quality of life, making it more difficult to perform daily tasks, maintain independence, and enjoy the activities we love. However, engaging in regular strength training exercises can help mitigate these age-related changes and promote optimal health and well-being in later life.

Powerful, Healthy Habits is a comprehensive guide that empowers you to take charge of your health and well-being. In this book, you will explore the true essence of being healthy, defying conventional scales, and embracing a holistic approach to fitness aligned with your values and goals.

Eldercare Confidential is for the caregivers and caretakers who are often thrust into the role of fiduciary, either by legal appointment or by assuming the role because of their relationship to the elderly person who needs caretaking. Typically, this is a close relative, like a parent. The duties of a fiduciary spelled out by laws include loyalty and reasonable care of the assets within custody. This is more than a moral responsibility; this is a legal obligation.

The information in this handbook is intended to assist children who are caring for their senior-aged parents and to provide you with some information that may hopefully be useful to you not only in caring for them but how to handle transitional situations that you may face. At some point in our lives we may be put in the position of taking care of a loved one. Unfortunately, many of us don't give much thought to end of life situations; therefore, we fail to plan.

This audiobook is based on a paper written for a psychology class at the 300, or junior, level. It goes into deep detail on the adult development learning stages and how the average adult will likely develop from a teenager into a full adult.