Subjects:  1. Alzheimer's disease    2. Caregiving    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    6. Eldercare    7. Gerontology    8. Home Care    9. Large type books    10. Medical    11. Patients    12. Senile dementia    13. Coping with illness    14. History / Europe / General    15. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology   

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Caregivers    3. Caring    4. Christianity    5. Christianity - Christian Life - General    6. Home Care    7. Older people    8. Religion    9. Religion - Christian Life    10. Religious aspects    11. United States   

Subjects:  1. Biographical methods    2. Gerontology    3. Older people    4. Politics - Current Events    5. Politics / Current Events    6. Psychology    7. Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare    8. Social work with older people    9. United States   

Subjects:  1. Encyclopedias    2. Historical Geography    3. History - U.S.    4. Human Geography    5. Reference    6. United States - State & Local - South    7. Appalachia; Disneyfication; central Florida; ethnic geography of the south; log housing; black migration; plantation morphology; religious regions in the south; retirement regions in the south; southern roadsides; Acadian, Louisiana; Atlanta; Birmingham, Alabama; black belt of the south; Carolina Low Country; Cherokee settlement; cotton gins; courthouse square; Faulkner's geography; Georgia Land Lottery; Little Dixie; Mason-Dixon Line; Memphis; Nashville; New Orleans; Ouachita; Ozarks; Piney Woods; Richmond, Virginia; Georgia Sea Islands; Tidewater region    8. Geography    9. Reference / Encyclopedias    10. Southeastern & South Atlantic states   

Reviews (5)

One of the best on the subject of aging well....
Was perplexed by a negative review of this book, so I wanted to find out, firsthand what the author really said and I am so glad I did. Nowhere does the author chastises older people who try to take care of their health. Just the opposite.
The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life
This "easy-read" book offers both professional and lay people alike a very refreshing and encouraging perspective on maturity.When coupled with a gentle sense of spirituality and wisdom which comes from life experience, it should help the reader to establish and reinforce a sense of purpose and resilience that engenders hope and creativity unimagined by most youth.This book is to become a part of my professional counseling practice for senior patients to read and discuss as they search for a deeper meaning and ultimate purpose in their lives.In a sense, I anticipate it will help to set the stage for welcoming passions of an existential nature, heretofore unknown in many individual's lives.

A gift to midlifers!
If ever there was any question about our ability to make meaningful contributions at midlife, this book will dispell all doubt! I found the continual notes (on the outer edges of the pages) encouraging, as they documented the multiple contributions made by individuals of "advanced" years. This is absolutely exciting, and gives me hope for the future! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Creative ability in old age    3. Creativity    4. Gerontology    5. Middle age    6. Psychological aspects    7. Psychology    8. Self-Help    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Maturation & ageing    11. Self-Help / Creativity   

Subjects:  1. Garden Design    2. Gardening    3. Gardening / Horticulture    4. Gardening/Plants    5. Landscape    6. Landscape architecture    7. Landscape architecture for old    8. Landscape architecture for older people    9. Landscape architecture for peo    10. Landscape architecture for people with disabilities    11. Landscape design    12. Care of the elderly    13. Disability: social aspects    14. Garden design & planning    15. Landscape art & architecture   

Subjects:  1. Abuse of    2. Criminology    3. Gerontology    4. Health/Fitness    5. Old age    6. Older people    7. Older women    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare    10. Sex differences    11. Social Science    12. Care of the elderly    13. Gender studies    14. Social Science / Gerontology   

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Good For Reading Aloud
In this eclectic collection of interviews and stories of "late blooming" women, the reader hears from across the spectrum about women who have pursued a dream, in spite of their age. Prill Boyle's writing style is friendly and the pages fly by, as she chronicles the juice she gets from her interviews. Between stories, her journal entries add perspective and sentiment as they serve to usher the reader between one person and the next.This book of true life tales is good for reading aloud.

Women gain courage from their sisters
Prill's expert interviewing skills and honest writing gives us a glimpse behind women who are successful.Who would know the struggles they have had, the obstacles they climbed over?Here women with very different dreams - from being a doctor to a writer to a peace corps volunteers - chart in detail how they achieved them.We are left with a blueprints that give us guidance, but most of all the courage to live our own dream.
Its never too late to be what you might have been!
"Defying Gravity" is a must read for any women "of a certain age" who yearns for a new career but thinks she's over the hill. Each chapter is a different story about a late blooming woman who went on to live out her dream.The author's ability to find the voice of each "late bloomer" as well as her own journal entries at the end of each chapter makes the book easy reading.
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Conduct of life    3. Middle aged women    4. Older women    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Women's Studies - General    8. Social Science / Women's Studies   

Reviews (1)

future we do not want
We who are aging do not do with with planning. I think we all hope to go with that heart attack in our sleep. We all expect to be like Moses, who was functional all the way to his death at 120. Unfortunately, as we age our frailty and difficulties increase without warning. At least, without warning which we heed. This book opens one's eyes. It is a must read for everyone who is getting older each day - that is all of us! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Caregivers    3. Case studies    4. Eldercare    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. Frail elderly    8. Gerontology    9. Health & Fitness    10. Health Care Issues    11. Health/Fitness    12. Kane, Ruth,    13. Long-term care    14. Nursing Home Care    15. Older people    16. United States    17. Care of the elderly    18. Coping with old age    19. USA   

Reviews (12)

Do not recommend
This book is full of typos; what happened to proofreading...is that a lost art/job?
The Red Hat Society (TM):Fun and Friendship After Fifty
This is a wonderful book for those ladies approaching the dramatic age of "50".It's uplifting, funny and positively great for boosting morale.Almost like turning 21 again!We have a new look on life and plan to strut with our Red Hats often.Already my friends and I have chartered our membership and have officially named ourselves the "Fabulous Diva D'Lites".An article was printed recently in our local newspaper with a photo of our Queen Mum and all the Divas!So far, we've had a ball!I highly recommend this book...

From QueenLadyInPurple...great idea, lots of fun...
I have heard of this 'movement' for several years, and finally started my own chapter...but I guess its going to be slow-going cause no one has joined me yet...but I will continue to wear my purple, plus my red hats...and maybe those I invited will loosen up for some nice fun times...thanks for this book...it was a source of encouragement; gave me the guts to go for it...so give my Chapter a gander...join the Rockin' n Rollin' Reds in Arvada, CO.Way to go, Queen Sue Ellen! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Affirmations    2. Aging    3. Aging - General    4. History    5. Middle aged women    6. Middle-aged women    7. Motivational & Inspirational    8. Psychology    9. Red Hat Society    10. Self-Help    11. United States    12. Coping with old age    13. Religion / Inspirational    14. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

Reviews (4)

working with toxic older adults
This book is wonderful!!!!!!! It was as if Davenport knew my mother when she wrote this book.I am very happy that I got to read this book.It has made me very aware of my own toxicity. I now know there is some hope for me to change.Oh my God I am very luck to have been able to read this book ...

Must Read--So Helpful!
Real solutions and insightful advice for dealing with difficult elders. Dysfunctional families struggle with these individuals for a lifetime, now they can learn how to manage them. Another excellent book on this subject, written with a humorous slant is "Elder Rage."

You'll know if this is someone you love!
When I saw the title I knew it applied to my life and my relationship with my elderly mother. As I turned each page I had the vague sense that someone had been eavedropping during the time she was living in our household. "Toxic" described her interaction with everyone who cared about her. This book preserved my mental health! It contains clear descriptions of the toxic personality and gives guidelines for dealing with people who have this world view. If you are struggling with a difficult sibling, spouse, or parent, read this book. Protect yourself from this condition. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gerontology    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Nursing - Gerontology    5. Sociology   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Health Risk Assessment    3. Human Services    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Medical Social Work    6. Nursing - Gerontology    7. Nursing Home Care    8. Nursing Homes    9. Social Science    10. Social work with older people    11. Sociology    12. United States    13. Care of the elderly    14. Nursing   

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Life care communities    3. Retirement communities    4. Sociology    5. Sociology - General    6. United States   

Reviews (5)

Food for thought, and the soul ...
This book explains that healthy intimate relationships aren't about the romantic notions portrayed by the media or in the fairytales we all read as children, but rather about knowing ourselves, showing up, being authentic, and speaking our truth in a caring yet honest way. Authentic Heart provides a refreshingly realistic take on mature relationships, and is written in a very clear and easily digestible manner. You definitely don't need to be familiar with Buddhist philosophy to get a lot out of this book, but if you are, you'll likely resonate with much of the perspective here. I loved this book so much that I bought a second copy to pass around to all my friends!

Ronald Brill, author, "Emotional Honesty & Self-Acceptance"
If there is ever a Pulitzer Prize for a book about love, "The Authentic Heart" should win hands down.I have great admiration for John Amodeo's gentle yet powerful prose and lively writing style.I am inspired beyond words how often and beautifully he illuminates by example the significance of risking vulnerability and emotional honesty to achieve emotional intimacy in relationships.There is a genuine, moving wisdom in this book that speaks to people of all ages, not just those approaching or in mid-life.

Essential reading for boomers
I have long been an admirer of John Amodeo's work. A long-time therapist and counselor, he understand the dynamics of intimate relationships as well as anyone I know. In addition, he is an excellent writer--clear, thoughtful, probing. This book is timely. The boomer generation, especially, with its history of shattered relationship, broken dreams, and burned-out illusions, will benefit from its careful and thorough laying out of the eightfold path to authentic love. Amodeo shows us that real love, which means a deep spiritual and emotional connection, true friendship, and a healthy measure of chemistry and romance, is possible. It seems to me that this book is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking such a union. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family/Marriage    4. Interpersonal Relations    5. Love & Romance    6. Love / Sex / Marriage    7. Man-woman relationships    8. Middle aged persons    9. Middle-aged persons    10. Psychology    11. Marriage & relationships    12. Popular psychology    13. Self-Help / Happiness   

Reviews (2)

Retired with Husband
In "Retired with Husband" the reader is taken on a journey into uncharted territory for baby boomers who are settling into retirement. Rather than an ending, it is cited as a delightful adventure into second adulthood, with new guidelines. Humorous and Empowering!
Strongly recommended reading
Mary Louise Floyd, herself a retired educator, community active, empty-nested mother with a retired-corporate-attorney husband, writes with a very special expertise about the challenges, strategies, and necessities of being a "first wave boomer" and entering the senior citizen years of retirement. There has always been pressure on baby boomer women to "have it all and do it all". Often that continues into the retirement years with "superwoman" expectations in "partnership marriages". Mary Floyd articulate defines and discusses the concept of "baby-boom superwoman", the "Gray Divorce" phenomenon, the challenges superwomen face with their retired husbands (and the strategies to deal with them); steps to establishing long-term goals and their achievement, all illustrated through her own experiences as on of those baby-boom superwomen. Strongly recommended reading, Retired With Husband is written with with, humor, insight, experience, and will prove to be one of the most engaging and informative introductions to helping women (and men) in similar circumstances master the changes that are occurring in their lives as aging baby boomers themselves.
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Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Aging - Retirement    3. Effect of husband's retirement on    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family/Marriage    6. General    7. Husbands    8. Marriage    9. Psychology    10. Retirement    11. Retirement Plans    12. United States    13. Wives    14. Self-Help / General   

Reviews (2)

Salve and Balm and Humor for the After 65 Generation
The population distribution of the country is changing and the number of Senior Citizens (is that stillthe PC de rigueur word for retirees?) is a large enough body that books on every aspect of aging are selling well.
It Beats the Alternative!
I don't think any of us love getting older, but -- if we are lucky -- age does happen.This is a quote book that puts life and the the passing of time into perspective.I bought a copy for a birthday present because I liked the title, but before I wrapped it, I read it. The next day I bought a copy for myself.It is one of those books you can go back to time and time again. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family/Marriage    4. General    5. Humor    6. Motivational & Inspirational    7. Self-Help / Motivational   

Subjects:  1. Aging - Retirement    2. Care    3. Caregivers    4. Directories    5. Finance    6. General    7. Life skills guides    8. Older people    9. Political Science    10. Politics/International Relations    11. Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare    12. Reference    13. Services For The Aged    14. Services for    15. United States    16. Care of the elderly    17. Family law    18. Family welfare    19. Political Science / Social Services & Welfare    20. USA   

Reviews (8)

The Fifty-Year Dash
As usual, Greene lived up to his previous books with knowledge and humor.The book was receives in good condition and in a timely manner.

Straight Talking
I found this book's language to be straightforward and from the heart. It's easy reading, sort of like sitting on a couch with the author and simply sharing perceptions. Greene covers everything; he describes fleeting thoughts on the seemingly insignifigant and expands into the depths of intensity. The reader sometimes feels as if he is having a conversation with an old schoolmate. Perfect for anyone who is either approaching their mid life years or already in the midst of them.

On target!
I'm not quite there myself, but having been a Bob Greene fan since 1976's JOHNNY DEADLINE, REPORTER, I felt that I had to buy and read this one in advance of my milestone birthday.As usual, Greene is right on target withhis observations.Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. General    3. Literary Criticism    4. Literature: Classics    5. Middle age    6. Middle aged persons    7. Midlife crisis    8. Sociology    9. Sociology - General    10. Humor / General   

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships / Aging    2. Family & Relationships / Sexuality    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health & Fitness / Men's Health    5. Health/Fitness    6. Men's Health    7. Aging    8. Family & Relationships    9. Sexual disorders    10. Sexuality   

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. General    5. Gerontology    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Human reproduction, growth & development    9. Medicine: General Issues    10. Psychology    11. Social Science / Gerontology