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The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

Contrary to popular belief, retirement homes are not the only option for our population’s aging members anymore. Adult Family Homes designed to allow senior citizens to live mostly independently with access to a variety of amenities, provide an alternative for individuals or couples who can no longer safely live on their own but don’t want to relegate themselves to assisted living facilities. Investment in this innovative category of senior living is a relatively new opportunity that many are not aware of.

Is working from home wearing you out? Are you wondering where you’ll find the energy to get everything done? Whether starting your own business, writing a book, or simply working from home, Yoga for the Anxious Entrepreneur introduces you to a holistic way of working. Discover how the science behind habit-building and the power of movement through yoga can empower you to take control of your life - even in a world of uncertainty.

In this book, author and biologist Marcy Houle shares her personal journey of caring for her father, a surgeon, who developed Alzheimer's disease, and later her mother, who succumbed to other medical conditions.Like many children of aging parents, Marcy often felt powerless traveling this sad trajectory - watching them fall through the cracks of a fragmented and confusing healthcare system, where professionals often wrote off their symptoms as "just old age".

In this edition of the Montessori at Home Guide series, you'll find a wonderful parent or caregiver's guide to gently help your two- to six-year-old learn self-care. Written with the busy parent in mind, Rachel Peachey, a Montessori preschool teacher and parent, presents practical lessons that are easy enough for the very beginner, yet they will inspire the most seasoned of Montessori parents. This guide will help you jump-start your child's learning of proper hygiene, dressing, eating, safety, and manners.

Government cuts, unregulated care homes, inadequate staff training—campaigner and care home consultant Chris Wild has seen it all. The low standards and frequent abuse of children in care has long been a focal point of his loud message: we are failing our young people and something needs to change. Chris delves deep into the lives of care home kids, from experiences with county lines, drugs, trafficking, knife crime, gang violence to child exploitation and sexual abuse.

Wer eine Hundeschule hat, der kann 'was erzählen. Wer dazu noch sechs alte und/oder behinderte Hunde hat, der schreibt ein Buch. Mit erfrischendem Wortwitz erzählt Franziska Feldsieper in 22 Kolumbien, wie mal chaotisch und nervenaufreibend, mal zum Schreien komisch, aber immer spannend das Leben ist, wenn die eigenen Hunde blind, taub, geistig behindert oder einfach nur alt und tüddelich sind. Ob der demente Pekinese, der blinde, aber trotzdem jagdbegeisterte Podenco aus Spanien oder der geistig behinderte Beagle Mix - bei der Hundetrainerin Franziska Feldsieper geht's rund.

In Horse Konfidence: Tools to Improve Your Life Through an Animal Communicator’s Journey, Katheleen shares her transformative odyssey, illuminating the path she traversed to become an animal communicator. Yet, this book transcends her personal narrative. It is an empowering testament that echoes through the hearts of others, reminding them that by heeding their authentic selves, boundless possibilities await.

You adore your cat because you probably wish you were a little more like him. It may challenge your confidence, but facts are facts—your cat is a remarkable role model!

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.

Die Verbundenheit zwischen Tieren und ihren Menschen hat viele Gesichter. Diese Sammlung von Erzählungen zeigt auf anrührende Weise, wie Tiere Menschen helfen können, und setzt den Zwei- und Vierbeinern ein emotionales Denkmal. Ob sie den Blutzuckerabfall ihres Frauchens erschnüffeln, verlässlich den Weg zeigen oder der beste Nachhilfelehrer sind – die hier beschriebenen Tiere leisten Erstaunliches und haben eine Hommage verdient.

Ich heiße Dich herzlich willkommen zu einer heilsamen Reise an einen wundervollen Ort des Trostes und der liebevollen Erinnerung an Dein verstorbenes Tier. Mach es Dir sitzend oder liegend bequem. Schließe Deine Augen. Atme ruhig und gleichmäßig ein und aus. Spüre, wie Du immer mehr entspannst. Wir erschaffen nun einen Raum, in dem Du einfach nur Du selbst sein darfst – mit all Deiner Trauer, Deinem Schmerz, Deiner Hoffnung und Deiner Liebe. Dein geliebtes Tier ist gegangen. Du musstest Dich verabschieden und Lebewohl sagen.

One of the best and most evergreen books, Dog Gone is considered one of the finest "go-to" books for veterinarians and animal grief counselors. Based on the death of my shaggy pup Grady, it touches upon all of the emotional challenges in a kind and sensitive fashion. It is cherished by kids and adults alike. It is also illustrated lovingly by children.

Once in a lifetime, if you are lucky, you come across that one special pet. The one who is more than just the typical companion. The one whom you know, your souls have met before. Barron was that pet for me. She was the best cat I could have ever asked for. Even at 16, she seemed like a young cat and I thought we still had years together. Cancer had other plans. This is the story, told as it happened, of having to say goodbye to the best kitty I will ever know.

In the woods of Alaska, an unexpected and bloody surprise awaits a family at a rural pull-off. Little did they know, the mess they stumbled upon would soon build the faith of a small girl, her family, and a homeless man. Their story is a tender display of how, by answering the smallest of prayers, God shows us the bigness of him. Annie Spruce is the true account of an extraordinary dog who reminds us that amidst the messes of this life, there is joy and there is love.

Robert Freeman is a Harvard summa, a Princeton PhD, and a Steinway artist. Over 42 years of marriage to his wife, Carol, he has been the proud master of 17 tenured dogs - 11 of them golden retrievers, six of them American dogs. Having made tenure at MIT, he directed the Eastman School of Music for 24 years, presided over the New England Conservatory for three, and served as dean of the College of Fine Arts, at the University of Texas at Austin for seven.

Whether you're a dog lover, a self-help enthusiast, or just someone looking for a little inspiration and guidance, Baxter Tales has something for you. The author's honest and vulnerable writing style will make you feel like you're sitting down for coffee with a trusted friend, and Baxter's adorable antics will leave you smiling and uplifted.

Part Lovely Bones, part Dogs of Babel, a series of letters tell Angel's story in her own words. Now deceased, the irrepressible golden retriever had been rescued from a shelter at an advanced age and given a second lease on life by author Martin Levin and his caretaker, Paula Drost. Angel's letters about her life and adventures with Levin and Drost evidence their unconditional love for her and impart precious lessons about life she was able to learn along the way because of their intervention.

In A Cat's Legacy, Dulcy, a wise feline who found bliss with a human, and Dee, that lucky human, offer listeners - be they cats or their companions - twelve habits that when followed assure bliss in any relationship.

In diesem Ratgeber - Hörbuch zeige ich dir, wie du deine Angst vor Hunden Schritt für Schritt überwindest. Du wirst lernen, Hundebegegnungen mit Vertrauen und Gelassenheit zu begegnen – ganz ohne Panik und Schweißperlen. Mit praktischen Übungen, tiefgehenden Einblicken in die Psychologie der Angst und einfachen Techniken für den Alltag wirst du die Kontrolle zurückgewinnen und Hundebegegnungen zu einer entspannten, positiven Erfahrung machen.