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Monday, 30 October 2006 |
Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in Your Step- RC 55951
Robert Arnot Doctor discusses painful joint problems associated with osteoarthritis that may occur late in life.
Independent Living: A Viable Option for Long Term Care- RC 57655
Andrew I Batavia Late founder of the Journal of Disability Policy Studies assesses three models of available long-term care: institutional care, home-based support, and personal assistance services.
The American Yoga Association’s Easy Does It Yoga: The Safe and Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being- RC 54110
Alice Christensen A beginning breathing, exercise, and meditation program for older adults and those with medical conditions or a sedentary lifestyle.
The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life- RC 51737
Gene D Cohen Gerontologist explains how experience combined with creativity can strengthen morale and physical health during the aging process.
If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians- RC 57408
Neenah Ellis What began as an NPR history project became the author's personal search for the secret to living well as she recalls her interviews with nineteen exceptional Americans aged one hundred or more.
The Grandparent Guide: The Definitive Guide to Coping with the Challenges of Modern Grandparenting- RC 57550
Arthur Kornhaber Medical doctor, who is also a child and family therapist, offers advice on the role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren, as well as changes in that role as people live longer.
Keep Your Brain Young: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity.Let Evening Come: Reflections on Aging- RC 51868
Mary Chase Morrison Quaker-inspired views on aging; advice for growing old gracefully and peacefully.
Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us about Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meanginful Lives- RC 53242
David Snowden Epidemiologist discusses his research project on aging and the incidence of Alzheimer's disease in a stable population—nuns.
Making the Right Move: Housing Options for Seniors- RC 58045
Gillian Eades Telford Gerontologist's guide to choosing a nursing home or other care facility, emphasizing the importance of making an informed decision.
Aging Well: Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development- RC 54677
George E. Vaillant Psychiatrist offers anecdotes and tips on changing one's life for the better as one ages.
Gardening Through Your Golden Years- RC 57787
James W Wilson Former cohost of PBS television show The Victory Garden shares wisdom gathered from "seasoned" gardeners on the benefits of continuing this hobby into old age.
For Better or for Worse—But Not Lunch: Making Marriage Work in Retirement- RC 56387
Sara Yogev Psychologist addresses the impact of retirement on feelings toward home, money, friendships, and marriage.
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