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In Retirement Reinvention, America's most trusted career coach shatters the myths that retirement is the end of work, that it is a time of decline, that new career opportunities are for young people alone, and that people work during their retirement only because they need money.

Harvey Araton is one of New York's - and the nation's - best-known sports journalists, having covered thousands of Knicks games over the course of a long and distinguished career. But the person at the heart of Our Last Season, Michelle Musler, is largely anonymous - except, that is, to the players, coaches, and writers who have passed through Madison Square Garden, where she held season tickets behind the Knicks bench for 45 years.

The late film icon and screen legend Kirk Douglas was married to Anne Buydens for more than six decades. Here they both look back on a lifetime filled with drama both on and off the screen. Sharing priceless correspondence with each other as well as the celebrities and world leaders they called friends, Kirk and Anne is a candid portrayal of the pleasures and pitfalls of a Hollywood life lived in the public eye. Compiled from Anne's private archive of letters and photographs, this is an intimate glimpse into the Douglases' courtship and marriage.

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complex process of end-of-life planning. You will learn what documents you need to keep handy, what important information you need to have written down, and anything you may still have left to do.

This audiobook is nothing but the pure, beautiful sounds of ASMR. Relax and close your eyes as you let the experience and the sound variety of Pure ASMR No Talking Number 1 wash over you. Perfect for sleep, insomnia, relaxation, and background noise.

In Open to Love, two therapists share their personal and professional stories of love and romance in the later years. Inspirational, and most of all, relatable, Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers show listeners how to face their fears about dating, identify what they want in a partner, and learn how to find love in the golden years.

Today's grandparents aren't content to sit in their rockers doing needlepoint or whittling wood - modern grandparents are healthy and active. Grandma may be traveling the world, writing a book, or taking dance lessons and Grandpa might be camping with the grandkids, playing a golf tournament, or skydiving! Nana may have entered the family by marrying Grampa later in life, or Pop-Pop may be a beloved family friend who's always there when someone needs him. Families are finding that the meaning of "grandparent" has changed tremendously but that grandparents continue to be treasured members of our families.

Full of actionable advice and insider tips, When Your Aging Parent Needs Help provides practical and flexible steps that move concerned families toward effective elder care action, while respecting a parent's dignity and autonomy.

Sorting through a lifetime's worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful process that millions of Americans confront every year. The need to downsize often arises at a momentous life change, whether you're an empty nester or retiree selling your family home, a newlywed blending your households, or cleaning out your parents' property after they've moved into assisted living or passed away. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh knows the difficulty of downsizing firsthand.

Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you seeking practical advice, emotional support, and comprehensive insights into dementia care? If so, you're not alone. This book offers professional insights, practical strategies, and empathetic support, providing a comprehensive resource for managing daily challenges and complex legal and financial matters. Whether you're a seasoned caregiver or just starting, this guide offers valuable insights and reassuring guidance, making your caregiving journey less arduous and more rewarding.

Caring for elderly parents is challenging. It's a season of life requiring strength that comes only from God. In The Caregiving Season, Jane Daly openly shares her stories from the front lines of battling guilt, negotiating new boundaries, and dealing with exhaustion. Her message of grace and hope will help you honor your aging parents well, and deepen your personal relationship with Christ along the way.

From the heart of Henri Nouwen comes wisdom for the caregiver about the transformational power of relationship in the unique bond between caregiver and care receiver. Interlacing stories from his own life and the lives of friends, Nouwen communicates warmth and compassion as he shares insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for.

This book offers hope and direction to bring these out of confusing darkness and into the light of wisdom. The core message of this essential book is that you will discover an abundance of ways to improve the lives of caregivers and those with dementia

With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron shares with us her ups and downs in I Feel Bad About My Neck, a candid, hilarious look at women who are getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.

Individuals approaching the end of life, and their loved ones, face many challenges - but as hospice nurse Karen Whitley Bell reassures us, this difficult time also offers an opportunity to explore and rediscover a richer meaning in life. Drawing on her years of experience, Bell has created a comprehensive, insightful guide to every aspect of hospice care and the final stages of life. For people in hospice care, as well as their friends and families, this is an indispensable reference, a trustworthy source of comfort and spiritual healing.

When elderly parents can no longer care for themselves, the responsibility for their care usually falls on their adult children. This guide will help you navigate this difficult journey so that you can take care of your parents without unnecessarily disrupting your life. Filled with insights from the author’s own personal experience with caring for her aging mother, it will make your caregiving experience more manageable and more rewarding, right from the start.

How to Open an Assisted Living Facility Will Help You Discover Why Thousands of People Have Turned Houses into Profitable Assisted Living Facilities! As the population continues to age, the demand for high-quality assisted living facilities is only going to increase. By opening an assisted living facility, you'll be able to provide a valuable service to seniors and their families seeking residential assisted living for a loved one, while also running a successful assisted living facility business. According to Genworth Financial, the national median cost of assisted living facilities is ...

Discover "Longevity Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That Will Help You Live A Longer Life." This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the art and science of living well, offering actionable insights to help you add years to your life and life to your years. From age-old wisdom to cutting-edge strategies, explore nutrition, fitness, mindfulness cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks, as well as the latest in biotechnology, all designed to empower you to thrive. Embrace a future of boundless vitality, purpose, and fulfillment.

Menopause doesn’t have to be a buzzkill. Discover the fun, fabulous, and freeing next act of your life story! Remember when puberty hit and everything seemed confusing? That whole awkward phase when you thought braces were the worst and pimples were the epitome of life’s cruelty? Well, say hello to its sophisticated older sister: Menopause! This time, instead of zits, growth spurts, and teenage angst, you’re contending with hot flashes, rogue chin hairs, and the infamous “meno belly.”

From the bestselling author Judith Viorst comes a witty and poignant exploration of the joys and sorrows of life’s twilight years—one that leaves us laughing, pondering, and grateful for the moments we have left.