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In the quiet moments of our lives, when we find ourselves reflecting on the path we have travelled, we often come face-to-face with the profound realization that life is both fleeting and beautiful. It is in these moments of introspection that we recognize the inherent beauty that persists even as we confront the inevitability of our own mortality. This book, Beauty in the Face of Death, is a meditation on that journey—a journey that intertwines love, loss, and the profound significance of our experiences.

The healthcare industry has been about taking care of the vulnerable, healing the sick, and developing new treatments to treat people better. However, the industry has always been under the sharp swings when it comes to the safety of healthcare vicinity, staff, and patients. “Preserving Safety: A Proactive Approach to Managing Violence in Healthcare” is a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals and administrators seeking effective strategies to mitigate and prevent violence within healthcare settings.

Whether you want to discover great places to live in the USA and around the world that are inexpensive, set your home and social life up for optimal enjoyment, or explore the many ways you can live happily and productively in retirement, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know. Choose wisely how you retire.

This book was written to give anyone, but especially brown and black women and men encouragement to apply and complete nursing school. We all have very important stories to share with the goal of giving you encouragement to live your dream of becoming a nurse. We are here to help and be an inspiration.

Discover how to empower yourself as a dementia caregiver and reclaim your life, even if you've been overwhelmed with stress for years. Do you find yourself struggling with the overwhelming responsibilities of dementia caregiving? Are you constantly seeking practical advice to manage challenging behaviors and juggle caregiving with personal responsibilities? Do you sometimes feel isolated, longing for a community that truly understands your journey? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, take heart – you're in the right place.

Henri Nouwen's timeless wisdom reminds us once again of the transformation that love brings, both when we allow ourselves to give love with abandon and when we allow ourselves to receive love. Caregiving too often is reduced to a list of tasks—doing the things that another individual cannot do independently. In six weeks of daily devotions inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen and intertwined with Scripture and prayer, Hope for Caregivers summons us away from our lists for a few moments each day and draws us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care.

Medicare is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as you move towards retirement. There's no question, though, that it can be really, REALLY confusing. That's where author Matt Feret comes in. His goal is to provide Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Part D, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B insurance advice, and an industry insider's expert perspective that will save you time and money.

For decades, modern medicine has predominantly focused on restoring health to a conventionally “normal” state for our age and medical history. But shouldn’t we aim to go beyond normal? Whether you’re twenty or eighty years old, have experienced a stroke, battle PTSD, or want to excel as an athlete or top executive, recent breakthroughs in molecular biology have granted us the means not just to repair but to enhance our physical and mental capacities.

As we age, memories can fade, affecting not only recall but also connections with loved ones. Engaging in brain-stimulating activities like reading can slow cognitive decline, as noted by the American Academy of Neurology. This book offers an enjoyable way to exercise your memory and bring details back into focus. With short stories set in familiar outdoor settings, you’ll be transported into the great outdoors from the first chapter.

Over the Rainbow: From the Depths of Grief to Hope is not just a book to support you through your grief journey, it’s a heartfelt love letter from someone who has been there. Sheila Clemenson, the author, is no stranger to the profound pain of loss. After being a caregiver for several years and losing her first husband, Grant, at a young age to ALS, she fell into the grief pit herself. Her world was shattered but amidst the shards of her old life, she found a new purpose.

Do you struggle with chronic illness? Have you been searching for a more effective approach to healing? Noëlle Janka’s Rebel Healing: Transforming Ourselves and the Systems That Make Us Sick is unlike any other book you’ve listened to about healing. This insightful guide offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between individual well-being and the larger societal systems that contribute to chronic illnesses.

In "You're Not Doing It Right," Ellen Patnaude bravely opens the door to the haunting reality of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and unravels its profound impact on families. One of the most common types of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, LBD is marked by fluctuations in cognition, hallucinations, and motor symptoms. The journey begins with subtle warnings of small changes in her mother's behavior that worry Patnaude's father, but go unnoticed by the author and her sibling.

Whether you're a family member, friend, or professional caregiver, "Empowering Caregivers Through Alzheimer's and Dementia" is your trusted companion on the journey of caring for someone with memory loss. With compassion and expertise, this guide offers practical support, invaluable insights, and a beacon of hope for those facing the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving.

These letters are your guide, your comfort, and your reminder that you’re never alone on this journey. They’ll meet you in the hardest moments, offering the kind of hope and help only a fellow caregiver can provide. Real advice from real people — because no one knows caregiving better.

For the millions thrust into the unexpected role of dementia caregiver, this comprehensive guide offers essential support and practical solutions. Whether caring for aging parents, a spouse, or another loved one, you'll find the tools needed to navigate this challenging journey.

Caring for a loved one who is gradually losing their mental and physical abilities over time is one of the most challenging tasks. However, by adopting a family-centered approach, we can overcome caregiver burnout and find solace in supporting one another. In many traditional cultures, the elderly receive care from the wider community and the entire family unit. They are respected for their wisdom and knowledge and as a valuable link to the past and family history. Unfortunately, in our modern-day Western culture, we are conditioned to be self-reliant, independent, and often isolated.

Join Mark, Greta, and the residents of Evergreen Meadows Senior Community as they steal furniture, lurk in the halls, and share their experience of living fully at every age.

The Caregiver’s Advocate is authentic healing—real stories and insightful tools that get straight to the business of supporting the people taking care of those in need. From practical tools like music, eldercare planning, and legal knowledge to bathing and navigating vacations and sensory changes, this book will give you the hope, inspiration, and strategies to care and also keep yourself energized, happy, and sane.

The Aging Revolution is the story of Butler and his disciples: women and men who saw older distressed adults in hospitals and homes, and worse: being ignored by most of the medical establishment. These revolutionaries could not ignore the suffering, and they set out—individually and collectively—to create entirely new ways of caring for aging adults to ease their suffering and improve their quality and length of life.

In A Short Guide to Your Long Life, Dr. Kerry shares her popular philosophy and tools in a comprehensive resource that moves listeners from fear to peaceful confidence. Dr. Kerry’s insights, along with those of her inspiring 95 year-old mother Betty, is based upon a profound truth: the key to good longevity isn’t the length of your life, it’s the quality of your life.