Long-Term & Elder Care

Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end....

For 40 years, "The 36-Hour Day" has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades...

For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life.

Drawing on interviews with over 1,400 patients and more than a decade of quantified data, Dr. Kerr reveals that pre-death dreams and visions are extraordinary occurrences that humanize the dying process....

The Dementia Caregiver’s Survival Guide is here to offer a lifeline to caregivers, providing practical advice and emotional support to help you cope with the complexities of dementia care....

Nearly five million families deal with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia on a daily basis. They do this with little training, and often, only their good intentions guide them....

An inspiring, informative, and practical guide to navigating end-of-life issues, by a groundbreaking expert in the field and the New York Times best-selling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door....

Two Old Broads is laugh-out-loud funny and tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years....

In medical school, no one teaches you how to let a patient die. Jessica Zitter became a doctor because she wanted to be a hero. She elected to specialize in critical care....

As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life....

In this thoroughly revised and updated classic, a renowned psychologist shows that mourning is far from predictable, and all of us share a surprising ability to be resilient....

When we fear death, we miss out on a lot of life. This book hopes to change that....

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.

As much of the world's population grows older, the quest for a "good death" has become a significant issue. For many, the right to die often means the right to die with dignity....

With 77 million Baby Boomers in the United States, people all over the country are worried about receiving the call that their mom, their dad, or their elderly loved one will suddenly have a health crisis with no one nearby to help....

This guided meditation for caregiver stress is designed to offer relief, comfort and self-care for caregivers who may be growing weary and disheartened from looking after a family member or friend in need of taxing levels of physical or emotional care....

You might be interested in starting your own non-medical home care agency, but you’re overwhelmed with where you should begin. How do you begin the process of getting licensed? When should you start hiring? What else do you need to take care of before you can open....

Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality....

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.

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.

Are you looking for a natural pregnancy and birth book? If you are planning a home birth or need an unassisted birthing plan, this is the audiobook for you. Get your body and mind prepared for a natural geared pregnancy and birth, where you make all the rules and decisions....

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice....

Despite billions of dollars invested in medical research and technological breakthroughs in American healthcare made to prolong and improve the lives of patients, a devastating statistic remains....

Interweaving evocative stories of Dr. Sunita Puri's family and the patients she cares for, That Good Night is a stunning meditation on impermanence and the role of medicine in helping us to live and die well....

There are an estimated 6.5 million people in the US who suffer from dementia—a statistic that is only anticipated to increase as time goes on. As their condition worsens, patients become increasingly unable to care for themselves and have to rely on someone else....