Explains aging as a three-part process: keeping what's intact; recovering what's been lost; and, compensating when necessary. This book comprises four sections that address the key aspects of life - mental, physical, social, and financial - and how to keep them thriving as we grow young.

Sub title:- Caring for an older person with a failing memory

Congratulations - you've made it to the ripe old age of 70. You're older than Israel and Biffo the Bear. By now the novelty of a free bus pass has worn off and you'll never make it through the late night film feature without nodding off during the news. On the bright side, you can look forward to a new pair of knees and maybe even a new hip.

What should middle-aged people expect as they grow older? What should caregivers of the elderly know about normal aging? How can we stay healthy despite the limitations of age? This book describes healthy aging, an understanding of the modern and often confusing health care system, and information about the medical issues affecting older adults.

Why we need to be better at ageing! Julia Neuberger asks why we allow our older relatives to be treated so appallingly and in her 10-point manifesto demands that we change our attitudes and behaviour towards ageing.

Reinventing Sobriety for the Long Haul.

Provides men with purpose and vision for the second half of life and shows how the roles of men change at midlife.

An informative, inspiring narrative by an award-winning journalist about how average families are coping with and finding joy in helping their parents age with dignity and caring.

Sue Walker was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and spent her childhood in Canada, Norfolk and Lincolnshire. After careers in IT and Personnel Sue trained and now works as a complementary therapist. This book chronicles Sue's adventures with her husband John as they set about to enjoy an active retirement in south-east Spain.

Life expectancy is going up. Our parents are increasingly likely to be living into their eighties and nineties. Many find themselves in the position of caring for their parents. This practical book looks at the alternatives and provides realistic solutions. It also recognizes the negative and ambivalent feelings that plague families on all sides.

An enlightening, practical and reassuring guide to caring for elderly relatives, written with sensitivity.

Looks at the issues that directly affect most middle-aged women - empty nest, career changes, relationships, as well as physical and spiritual questions. Using famous spiritual women from the middle ages, this book looks at what they said and how this relates to middle age.