Self-Help, Aging
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A Life Postponed
Finding Your Purpose and Joy in Mid-life and Beyond! by Wendy Richards
Life can be unpredictable. There’s a myriad of reasons why a woman over fifty might find herself in a state of emotional or financial crisis and have to start over. If you’re struggling and searching for meaning in the second half of your life,...
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Fridays with Heather
55 Art Projects for Dementia Care by Hetty van Gurp
From mosaic stained-glass mirrors and sun catchers to cling-film art and plasticine creatures, Hetty van Gurp provides imaginative and practical ideas that go far beyond the typical “join the dots” type project. Illustrated throughout, Fridays...
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Stronger in the End
My 70 Year Swim from Chaos to Calm by Lynda Beth Unkeless
This engaging memoir shows women how to live—and how to age—with grace and gusto. Lynda Beth Unkeless has explored five continents and thrived on the kindness of strangers. Life, she says, is meant to be an adventure. In "Stronger in the End: My...
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Art Therapy Activities for All Ages
by Joan Stewart
The purpose of Art Therapy is to create an oasis of time to allow the brain and body to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate itself, while exploring the creative process of manipulating design elements such as line, shape, form, space, texture, tone,...
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Flourishing in Retirement
A 5-Step Guide to Joy for the Post-Career Woman by Shelly Dale
After many successful (or maybe just stressful) years in your career, you finally have the chance to say goodbye to the demands of work and retire. But, like it or not, work is often a central part of our adult lives and even identities. Rather...
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The Mission of Maya and Methuselah
A Medical Guide for Aging in Place by Karen Marie Humphreys
The Mission of Maya and Methuselah guides readers through a practical and well-researched program that will prepare them for their final fifteen to twenty years of life. Geared to people in their forties and older, the preparation focuses on...
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Bloom
On Becoming An Artist Later in Life by Janice Mason Steeves
BLOOM is a call to action for those individuals—not only in a later phase of life, but at any age—who feel the call to pursue a creative path in their lives. The pressures of the modern world force many into utilitarian careers early on. Artistic...
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Finding Your Fountain of Life
by Walter Young
Like most of us, Walter Young has had a life journey filled with ups and downs. As a coach and athlete in his 60s, he often hears, “Workout? No I couldn’t” or “Where would I begin?” or even “It’s too late for me to get in shape” when speaking...
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The Exploits of Minerva
Reflections of a Sixty-Something Woman by Pamela Thompson
How to Navigate Life Transitions with Ease, Grace & Playfulness Having recently separated, and moved to a new city, Minerva thought having regular support from other women might be helpful. This was a huge step for her as she rarely reached out...
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Old
A Time For the Soul To Flourish by Ione Grover
Do you fear old age? After retiring from a ministry career of over twenty years, 88-year old author, Ione Grover, was disturbed at how western society marginalized and dismissed its elders. This viewpoint prompted a new life calling of searching...
