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The Hourglass: Life as an Aging Mortal
Pamela CumingIn The Hourglass, Pamela Cuming invites us to contemplate how we can find the courage to age and to confront death as the runway of our lives gets shorter.
Exercises for Fibromyalgia: The Complete Exercise Guide for Managing and Lessening Fibromyalgia Symptoms
William SmithFibromyalgia is a debilitating condition, yet medical opinions are divided as to its cause and how it should be treated. Is it a neurological or a physical ailment? Should you treat the muscles or the mind? The correct answer is to treat both.
Exercises for Brain Health: The Complete Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Dementia through Exercise
William SmithYour brain is your most important organ and, just like any other part of the body, you should strive to keep it healthy and active. Studies have shown that regular exercise can not only improve brain function, but also potentially prevent the onset of cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s.
Exercises for Better Balance: The Stand Strong Workout for Fall Prevention and Longevity
William SmithAs we age, our balance and coordination begin to diminish, leading to a higher risk of falls. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury among Americans over age 65. The Stand Strong workout presented in this handbook will guide you to improved balance through simple, easy to follow exercises.
Exercise and Wellness for Older Adults
Kay Van NormanVan Norman received the Rosabel Koss Honor Award from the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness in 1998 for her service to the profession of older adult fitness.
The Cancer Patient W-I-N Book: Our Cancer Fight Journal
Joni James AldrichUsing the experience she gained as a cancer caregiver for her husband Gordon, Joni has created this useful workbook to document thirty-three of your oncologist visits.
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Atul GawandeGawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession’s ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families. Gawande offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and he explores the varieties of hospice care to demonstrate that a person’s last weeks or months may be rich and dignified.
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