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Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
In prose so resonant that you may find yourself in tears of recognition, lifelong gardener Sydney Eddison offers practical and heartfelt advice that will help you transform gardening from a daunting list of chores into a rewarding, joy-filled activity.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The first easy guide to all of today's revolutionary health technologies for every senior, family member, and caregiver. Not just an ordinary "beginner's book," this guide approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, showing exactly how to use new technologies to stay healthier, happier, and more independent. With large type, close-up full-color screen shots, and an easy-to-read design, this guide can be read comfortably by practically...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Not Dead Yet is the mantra of the current boomer population of 73 million who still think of themselves as young. This cohort is facing challenges as they age but are not content to throw in the towel on a full and rewarding life. The authors help readers face what's comes their way as they age with humor, optimism, energy, and honesty"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In this inspiring book, Roland D. Martinson draws on the folk wisdom and experience of over fifty persons between the ages of sixty-two and ninety-seven. He puts this wisdom in conversation with scriptural and theological understandings of elders in the last third of life and sets forth perspectives on aging for individuals, groups, civic organizations, and congregations to utilize in developing a vital, resilient, and productive quality of life...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Norbert Zelenka has always lived life on the sidelines. It's how at seventy-three years old he finds himself broke and alone. But when Carlotta's Club--three strong-willed seniors with a flair for drama--decide to make Norbert their latest project, he reluctantly agrees to their scheme.
189) iPad for seniors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"IPads are some of the coolest and most versatile tablets on the market today. You can watch movies, listen to music, go online, talk to your family and friends, and pretty much anything else you can think of. But with updates coming all the time, it can be difficult to keep track of the smorgasbord of features this portable device offers. That's where iPad For Seniors For Dummies comes in! This handy guide to the even handier iPad has all the latest...
Author
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
The residents, staff, and neighbors of the Pine Haven retirement center (from twelve-year-old Abby to eighty-five-year-old Sadie) share some of life's most profound discoveries. What they eventually learn about themselves and one another will transform them all.
192) Cats
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
It's the night of the Jellicle Ball and all these tinier-than-usual cats present themselves to Old Deuteronomy in hopes of being chosen to make the journey to the Heaviside Layer where they will be reborn, to live a new -- and hopefully better -- life. But someone is trying to eliminate the competition.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Do you have a parent or aging loved one nearing or in the most fragile years of life? Are you considering in-home care for them? Assisted living? A nursing home? Have they endured repeated hospitalization, or are they facing major surgery? Are they refusing to give up their independence? Do they have adequete savings to pay for care? Are they getting the right Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits? This book by a veteran care management professional...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
In easy-to-follow steps, this fun and friendly guide shows you clearly how to use Windows 8. Featuring a large font that makes the book easier to read and magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less intimidating, author Mark Justice Hinton walks you through the basics of Windows 8, so you can make the switch without a hitch. Explains Windows 8 with easy-to-follow steps and tips for senior readers. Covers how to use the Internet,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In his new book, medical doctor Richard P. Holm, provides wise counsel for all aging people and for those caring for them. Dr. Holm guides the reader in how to see aging as a privilege, not a failing and how to avoid the perils that come with the experience. Also, after dealing with his own pancreatic cancer, Holm provides a unique perspective on how to prepare for and face the dying process with grace. However, the book is more than just a guide...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks."--
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