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Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults 2nd Edition

Updated in 2021 with New Insights for Improving Diagnosis and Quality of Life

by Theresa Regan ...

Narrated by Meryl Goldsmith ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Understanding Autism Series
Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

NEW EDITION 2021 with updated research, additional insight and strategies for communication, information about autism in special populations (such as the gender diverse, those with problematic internet use and gaming addictions, females, and more), and a new chapter on aging and dementia.Autism is a childhood condition ... right? Not right. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

NEW EDITION 2021 with updated research, additional insight and strategies for communication, information about autism in special populations (such as the gender diverse, those with problematic internet use and gaming addictions, females, and more), and a new chapter on aging and dementia.Autism is a childhood condition ... right? Not right. Children with autism grow into adults with autism. The
... Read more
Audiobook

When Memory Fades

What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia

by Nathaniel Chin, M.D. ...

Narrated by Nathaniel Chin, M.D., Will Dao ...

Unabridged

14 hours 58 min

A geriatrician whose perspective on his specialty changed when his own father was diagnosed with dementia provides clear, calm questions to ask and tasks to tackle—as well as what not to worry about—from the first moments of concern.When Nate Chin’s father, also a doctor, began to feel his mind slipping, even a family as knowledgeable and capable as theirs was knocked back on its heels, ... Read more

$32.99 USD

A geriatrician whose perspective on his specialty changed when his own father was diagnosed with dementia provides clear, calm questions to ask and tasks to tackle—as well as what not to worry about—from the first moments of concern.When Nate Chin’s father, also a doctor, began to feel his mind slipping, even a family as knowledgeable and capable as theirs was knocked back on its heels,
... Read more
Audiobook

Vanhene rohkeasti – kaikesta huolimatta!

by Anne Kauhanen-Simanainen, Anne Kauhanen-Simanainen ...

Narrated by Carla Rindell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

Innoittava puheenvuoro rohkean vanhenemisen puolesta.Vanheneminen merkitsee monelle huolta ja uusia haasteita, mutta mitä jos vanhenemisen voisikin nähdä myös voimavarana? Uusi vaihe elämässä on askel tuntemattomaan, mutta se voi myös toimia henkisen kasvun ja vapautumisen lähtökohtana.Vanhene rohkeasti lähestyy vanhenemista uteliaisuudella, joka tarttuu myös lukijaan. Sekä kokemuksiin että ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Innoittava puheenvuoro rohkean vanhenemisen puolesta.Vanheneminen merkitsee monelle huolta ja uusia haasteita, mutta mitä jos vanhenemisen voisikin nähdä myös voimavarana? Uusi vaihe elämässä on askel tuntemattomaan, mutta se voi myös toimia henkisen kasvun ja vapautumisen lähtökohtana.Vanhene rohkeasti lähestyy vanhenemista uteliaisuudella, joka tarttuu myös lukijaan. Sekä kokemuksiin että
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Audiobook

Mejorar Memoria: Consejos Practicos Para Mantener Mejorar La Memoria Para Adultos Y Adultos Mayores (Ejercicios Mentales Para Mejorar La Memoria Concentración Y Inteligencia)

by Michael Williams ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Sebastián G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.No quiero prometer otro método más para mejorar la memoria y aprendizaje en pocos días. Pero lo que si puedo prometer, es que este libro por un coste ridículo, tendrá un efecto permanente en tu día a día personal y profesional durante toda tu vida.El método está basado en rescatar la imaginación y creatividad que teníamos cuando éramos niños. Así ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.No quiero prometer otro método más para mejorar la memoria y aprendizaje en pocos días. Pero lo que si puedo prometer, es que este libro por un coste ridículo, tendrá un efecto permanente en tu día a día personal y profesional durante toda tu vida.El método está basado en rescatar la imaginación y creatividad que teníamos cuando éramos niños. Así
... Read more
Audiobook

Bridge the Gap

How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State

by John E. Canbri ...

Narrated by Noah Johnson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

Find Harmony and Healing in Long-Distance CaregivingImagine a world where distance becomes inconsequential in the depth of family care and love. Bridge the Gap: How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State opens a portal to exactly this universe, offering a beacon of hope and a wealth of knowledge to those embarking on the challenging journey of long-distance caregiving.At the heart of ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find Harmony and Healing in Long-Distance CaregivingImagine a world where distance becomes inconsequential in the depth of family care and love. Bridge the Gap: How to Care for Your Aging Parent from Another State opens a portal to exactly this universe, offering a beacon of hope and a wealth of knowledge to those embarking on the challenging journey of long-distance caregiving.At the heart of
... Read more
Audiobook

Aging with Agency

Building Resilience, Confronting Challenges, and Navigating Eldercare

by Sandi Peters ...

Narrated by Diana Gardiner ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

An experiential guide to re-orienting our understanding of late adulthood as one of life's most meaningful and transformative stagesAging can bring new fears, challenges, and concerns. Loss of career, loved ones, or changing physical and cognitive abilities can leave us feeling isolated and scared. Sandi Peters shows us that growing older need not mean the end of personal growth. In fact, late ... Read more

$41.99 USD

An experiential guide to re-orienting our understanding of late adulthood as one of life's most meaningful and transformative stagesAging can bring new fears, challenges, and concerns. Loss of career, loved ones, or changing physical and cognitive abilities can leave us feeling isolated and scared. Sandi Peters shows us that growing older need not mean the end of personal growth. In fact, late
... Read more
Audiobook

Ein Herz und eine Pflege - Vom Glück, für andere da zu sein (Ungekürzte Lesung)

by Rashid Hamid ...

Narrated by Denis Moschitto ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

"Salam alaikum, Erwin! Wie kann ich helfen?" Rashid Hamid führt seinen Hamburger Pflegedienst mit viel Einsatz und Liebe. Die Begegnungen mit den alten Menschen zaubern ihm ein Lächeln ins Gesicht, auch wenn der Pflege-Alltag manchmal mühsam sein kann. In seinem Hörbuch erzählt Rashid, warum er sich für diesen Job entschieden hat _ und es immer wieder tun würde. Er gibt den vielen Pfleger:innen ... Read more

$15.99 USD

"Salam alaikum, Erwin! Wie kann ich helfen?" Rashid Hamid führt seinen Hamburger Pflegedienst mit viel Einsatz und Liebe. Die Begegnungen mit den alten Menschen zaubern ihm ein Lächeln ins Gesicht, auch wenn der Pflege-Alltag manchmal mühsam sein kann. In seinem Hörbuch erzählt Rashid, warum er sich für diesen Job entschieden hat _ und es immer wieder tun würde. Er gibt den vielen Pfleger:innen
... Read more
Audiobook

Uma casa que não pode cair

Encontrando calma e coragem diante do sofrimento de quem amamos

by Júlia Jalbut ...

Narrated by Vivian Poyart ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

"Estar em mim foi essencial para estar ao lado dos meus pais e também para estar sem eles depois." Quando a doença e a morte entram pela porta da frente e sentam no sofá, elas mexem com todas as estruturas da casa. Levantam a poeira das emoções, tiram tudo do lugar, revelam sombras e rachaduras, mas também inesperados tesouros. Foi isso o que Júlia Jalbut descobriu ao acompanhar o adoecimento ... Read more

$7.99 USD

"Estar em mim foi essencial para estar ao lado dos meus pais e também para estar sem eles depois." Quando a doença e a morte entram pela porta da frente e sentam no sofá, elas mexem com todas as estruturas da casa. Levantam a poeira das emoções, tiram tudo do lugar, revelam sombras e rachaduras, mas também inesperados tesouros. Foi isso o que Júlia Jalbut descobriu ao acompanhar o adoecimento
... Read more
Audiobook

Dementia Caregiver Guide: Practical Soluntions for Dementia Caregivers (Empowering Tips to Eliminate Burnout, Reduce Stress and Strengthen Relationships)

by Ryan Omeara ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever feel the walls closing in as you try to decode the behavioral changes and unpredictable mood swings of your loved one?Are you wondering how to juggle the demands of caregiving with work and family, without losing yourself in the process?Experiencing these uncertainties is completely understandable when faced with such a complex condition as ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever feel the walls closing in as you try to decode the behavioral changes and unpredictable mood swings of your loved one?Are you wondering how to juggle the demands of caregiving with work and family, without losing yourself in the process?Experiencing these uncertainties is completely understandable when faced with such a complex condition as
... Read more
Audiobook

Family Ties

Strengthening Bonds Across Generations

by Avery Nightingale ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Charlotte G ...

Unabridged

57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Family Ties: Strengthening Bonds Across Generations," Avery Nightingale explores the profound impact of aging on family dynamics and societal structures. As advances in healthcare and lifestyle lead to longer lifespans, the percentage of the global population over 65 is set to triple by 2050. Nightingale delves into the complexities of these ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Family Ties: Strengthening Bonds Across Generations," Avery Nightingale explores the profound impact of aging on family dynamics and societal structures. As advances in healthcare and lifestyle lead to longer lifespans, the percentage of the global population over 65 is set to triple by 2050. Nightingale delves into the complexities of these
... Read more
Audiobook

Hidden Legacy

The Rewards of Caring for Your Aging Parents

by Victoria Howard ...

Narrated by Victoria Howard ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Useful Teachings from Buddhism for Reconnecting with Your Aging ParentsAs our parents age and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift—an immense spiritual opportunity—that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Useful Teachings from Buddhism for Reconnecting with Your Aging ParentsAs our parents age and approach the conclusion of their lives, they offer a parting gift—an immense spiritual opportunity—that comes only once in a lifetime. On Hidden Legacy, you will hear how elderly parents and their children are repairing their relationships, even after years of anger and frustration made it seem impossible
... Read more
Audiobook

Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years

Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need

by Star Bradbury ...

Narrated by Wendy Tremont King ...

Unabridged

14 hours 22 min

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging.Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Millions of Americans are in an active caregiver role or will be in one in the future, yet few have a solid plan for the inevitable challenges of aging.Whether your parents are in their sixties or their nineties, and whether they have years of health ahead of them or already need more support, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years provides the framework and information you need to
... Read more
Audiobook

A Bittersweet Season

Caring for Our Aging Parents---And Ourselves

by Jane Gross ...

Narrated by Kate Reading ...

Unabridged

15 hours 35 min

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice for the rapidly increasing number of adult children responsible for aging parents.Gross deftly weaves the specifics of her personal experience—a widowed mother with mounting health problems, the attendant collision of fear and ignorance, the awkward role reversal of ... Read more

$22.99 USD

In telling the intimate story of caring for her aged and ailing mother, Jane Gross offers indispensable, and often surprising, advice for the rapidly increasing number of adult children responsible for aging parents.Gross deftly weaves the specifics of her personal experience—a widowed mother with mounting health problems, the attendant collision of fear and ignorance, the awkward role reversal of
... Read more
Audiobook

Besser spät als nie

Eine Liebeserklärung an das Alter

by Mechthild Grossmann, Dorothea Wagner, Ernst Matthias Friedrich ...

Narrated by Irina Wanka ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Kurzweilig, lustig, tiefgreifend und frech - Mechthild Grossmann nimmt dem Alter seinen Schrecken. (Büchermagazin)Alt werden - was bedeutet das wirklich in den großen und kleinen Momenten des Lebens?Mechthild Großmann genießt es – zumindest meistens. Bei ihr geht es um die wundervollen Freiheiten, die man dann hat. Und sie erzählt, wie egal Falten sind, warum alt zu werden auch bedeuten kann, sich ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kurzweilig, lustig, tiefgreifend und frech - Mechthild Grossmann nimmt dem Alter seinen Schrecken. (Büchermagazin)Alt werden - was bedeutet das wirklich in den großen und kleinen Momenten des Lebens?Mechthild Großmann genießt es – zumindest meistens. Bei ihr geht es um die wundervollen Freiheiten, die man dann hat. Und sie erzählt, wie egal Falten sind, warum alt zu werden auch bedeuten kann, sich
... Read more
Audiobook

Time to Thank

Caregiving for My Hero

by Steve Guttenberg ...

Narrated by Steve Guttenberg ...

Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

Since moving to Hollywood at age seventeen, Steve Guttenberg has delighted and moved audiences with his film and television work. But when his father is diagnosed with kidney failure, Steve has to step into a new and wholly unexpected role: caretaker. In Time to Thank, Steve tracks his weekly road trips from Los Angeles to Arizona to care for his father and the ways in which his time on the road ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Since moving to Hollywood at age seventeen, Steve Guttenberg has delighted and moved audiences with his film and television work. But when his father is diagnosed with kidney failure, Steve has to step into a new and wholly unexpected role: caretaker. In Time to Thank, Steve tracks his weekly road trips from Los Angeles to Arizona to care for his father and the ways in which his time on the road
... Read more
Audiobook

Children of the Aging Self-Absorbed

A Guide to Coping with Difficult, Narcissistic Parents and Grandparents

by Nina W. Brown, Ed.D., LPC ...

Narrated by Diana Blue ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

As your self-absorbed parent grows older and becomes more dependent on you, hurtful relationships may resurface and become further strained. In the tradition of Children of the Self-Absorbed, author Nina Brown offers the first book for adult children of aging narcissistic or self-absorbed parents. You will learn practical, powerful strategies for navigating the intense negative feelings that your ... Read more

$19.99 USD

As your self-absorbed parent grows older and becomes more dependent on you, hurtful relationships may resurface and become further strained. In the tradition of Children of the Self-Absorbed, author Nina Brown offers the first book for adult children of aging narcissistic or self-absorbed parents. You will learn practical, powerful strategies for navigating the intense negative feelings that your
... Read more
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50 Jeux de Cartes pour Petits et Grands

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Arts, culture et divertissement
Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si un simple jeu de cartes devenait le lien magique entre générations ?Dans ce livre ludique, chaleureux et débordant d’idées, redécouvrez 50 jeux de cartes incontournables, originaux ou totalement inédits, pensés pour tous les âges et toutes les occasions. De la bataille classique au Mistigri enchanté, du Président au Rami coopératif, en passant ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si un simple jeu de cartes devenait le lien magique entre générations ?Dans ce livre ludique, chaleureux et débordant d’idées, redécouvrez 50 jeux de cartes incontournables, originaux ou totalement inédits, pensés pour tous les âges et toutes les occasions. De la bataille classique au Mistigri enchanté, du Président au Rami coopératif, en passant
... Read more
Audiobook

Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Stages, Treatments, and Other Medical Considerations

by Laura Town, Karen Kassel ...

Narrated by Bill Fike ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Alzheimer's Roadmap
Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

A diagnosis of dementia can be scary and overwhelming.But knowing what to expect can help you fight fear with knowledge.Recently updated, this book describes what is known right now about Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, including its pathological features, the symptoms and prognosis at each stage, and the treatment options available.This book can help you recognize warning ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A diagnosis of dementia can be scary and overwhelming.But knowing what to expect can help you fight fear with knowledge.Recently updated, this book describes what is known right now about Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, including its pathological features, the symptoms and prognosis at each stage, and the treatment options available.This book can help you recognize warning
... Read more
Audiobook

Solace in the Storm

Caring for Loved Ones of Every Generation

by Merle Griff ...

Narrated by Aimee Gironimi ...

Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

Life can change in an instant. Even when the water seems calm, you can be thrown suddenly into the unfamiliar storm of caregiving.Most people will serve as a caregiver at some point in their lives, whether to their children, their spouse, their parents, or even their grandchildren. Despite how common the experience is, it’s difficult to find quick, easy, and practical advice to help you survive ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Life can change in an instant. Even when the water seems calm, you can be thrown suddenly into the unfamiliar storm of caregiving.Most people will serve as a caregiver at some point in their lives, whether to their children, their spouse, their parents, or even their grandchildren. Despite how common the experience is, it’s difficult to find quick, easy, and practical advice to help you survive
... Read more
Audiobook

The Early Birds

by Laurie Graham ...

Narrated by Liza Ross ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

'Why is Laurie Graham not carried on people's shoulders through cheering crowds? Her books are brilliant!' MARIAN KEYESThe Early Birds is the feel-good and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America that proves that no matter what life throws at you, great friends and regular cocktails will always see you through.Peggy, the southern belle. Kath, the pragmatist with the only Norfolk accent ... Read more

$28.99 USD

'Why is Laurie Graham not carried on people's shoulders through cheering crowds? Her books are brilliant!' MARIAN KEYESThe Early Birds is the feel-good and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America that proves that no matter what life throws at you, great friends and regular cocktails will always see you through.Peggy, the southern belle. Kath, the pragmatist with the only Norfolk accent
... Read more
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Happily Ever Older

Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care

by Moira Welsh ...

Narrated by Moira Welsh ...

Unabridged

8 hours 55 min

While Being Mortal (Atul Gawande) helped us understand disease and death, and Successful Aging (Daniel J. Levitin) showed us older years can be a time of joy and resilience, Happily Ever Older reveals how the right living arrangements can create a vibrancy that defies age or ability.Reporter Moira Welsh has spent years investigating retirement homes and long-term care facilities and wants to tell ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

While Being Mortal (Atul Gawande) helped us understand disease and death, and Successful Aging (Daniel J. Levitin) showed us older years can be a time of joy and resilience, Happily Ever Older reveals how the right living arrangements can create a vibrancy that defies age or ability.Reporter Moira Welsh has spent years investigating retirement homes and long-term care facilities and wants to tell
... Read more
Audiobook

Zen Caregiving

How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others

by Roy Remer ...

Narrated by Roy Remer ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

From the executive director of Zen Caregiving Project and creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education course comes a much-needed guide offering practical advice, emotional support, and a path to spiritual solace for the millions of undersupported caregivers in the US.Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the executive director of Zen Caregiving Project and creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education course comes a much-needed guide offering practical advice, emotional support, and a path to spiritual solace for the millions of undersupported caregivers in the US.Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently
... Read more
Audiobook

Forget Me Not

Loving God's Aging Children

by Elisabeth Elliot ...

Narrated by Elisabeth Martin ...

Unabridged

9 min

What do we do when those we love are no longer able to care for themselves? How are we to face the brokenness and suffering of those to whom we once looked for strength? Elisabeth Elliot wrestled with these difficult questions while watching the steady erosion of her mother's memory - an erosion that seemed to devour every strong and noble attribute that made her mother who she was. This book ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What do we do when those we love are no longer able to care for themselves? How are we to face the brokenness and suffering of those to whom we once looked for strength? Elisabeth Elliot wrestled with these difficult questions while watching the steady erosion of her mother's memory - an erosion that seemed to devour every strong and noble attribute that made her mother who she was. This book
... Read more
Audiobook

Question of When, The

A Practical Guide to Knowing When It's Time for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing

by Cory Fosco ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cory Fosco E ...

Unabridged

5 hours 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Question of When is the practical guide that walks families through the entire decision, from the first warning signs to move-in day and beyond.Inside this book, you will learn:How to recognize the signs that home is no longer safe, and why most families miss them for monthsThe real differences between assisted living, memory care, and skilled ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Question of When is the practical guide that walks families through the entire decision, from the first warning signs to move-in day and beyond.Inside this book, you will learn:How to recognize the signs that home is no longer safe, and why most families miss them for monthsThe real differences between assisted living, memory care, and skilled
... Read more

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