Senior Books, Magazines, and Websites
Senior Books Change Your Brain, Change Your Body Amen Clinics by Dr. Amen - foremost specialist on brain health for everyone - test on site. Change Your Brain, Change Your Body Longevity Rules - How to Age Well into the Future We are living longer - our lifespans have increased by thirty years--this book will answer some questions on living longer.Longevity Rules When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions By Author Paula Span. The title says it all. An important subject. New Old Age Blog - New York TimesGo to New Old Age Blog Take This Book to the Hospital With You Charles B. Inlander, Ed Weiner - It never occurred to me that there would be a book like this but there is: consumer's guide to the ins and outs of hospital stays. Take Your Oxygen First By Leeza Gibbons whose mother had Alzheimer's - award winning book for caregivers of those with memory diseases - caregivers need support - also look at Leeza's website "Leezas Place" for information and support Leeza's Place Website - the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation 100 Simple Things you can do to Prevent Alzheimers by Jean Carper, author and CNN Medical Correspondent - after having been diagnosed as genetically at risk for Alzheimers, Jean did research and this book is the result. The 36 Hour Day By Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins - the classic and very popular book on caring for family members with Alzheimer's and other related diseases and memory loss in older years. "The Alzheimer's Action Plan" by Director of Education for the Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Duke University Medical Center - for those with early Alzheimer's, this book tells proactive things that can be done by the person early on. "Finding Meaning With Charles" Janet Edmunson - I couldn't put this book down. It is an inspiring story for anyone who is caring for a person with a devastating disease. Charles' character and leadership abilities positively affected people's lives while he was still healthy and even to his very last days. In this book, his loving wife did not want anyone to forget his remarkable spirit. Her compassionate sharing is written with such detail it shocks but comforts. The intro is one of the most inspiring reads ever and explains the title. Janet's website and sign up for free Weekly Affirmations. "The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind." Barbara Strauch, author. Haven't read this yet but will. Science says there are some very positive changes in our brain as we grow older. Senior Books: Senior Magazines Assisted Living Executive By Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Assisted Living Executive magazine Senior Books: Senior Websites Leeza's Place Website - the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation Alzheimers Reading RoomAlzheimersReadingRoom.com - Although this is a collection of articles in the news about Alzheimers, I try to be very careful about reading articles on the internet--please use your discretion. But for those who enjoy knowing the latest on the subject, this website will be of interest, but make sure information comes from a credible source and make your own thorough investigations of all information. HomeInstead.Com Home Instead Senior Care - Website for Finding Assisted Help in the Home - also has some good information on site. Caregiver Stress.Com (By Home Instead)Wonderful information and I recommend taking the Caregiver Stress Meter to determine how much stress you are feeling as a caregiver. National Institute on Aging Alzheimer's - NIH government site Alz.org Alz.org Official site of the Alzheimer's Association Alzheimers Weekly Alzheimers Weekly Excellent support site on Alzheimer's and Dementia - lots of information Medline Plus By U. S. National Library of Medicine and NIH - One of the best health sites I've seen for information on Alzheimers, Dementia, and other diseases of aging - click the tab for Seniors. The Drugs and Supplements information is also interesting. Studies show a healthy diet, exercise, and social interaction may relate to dementia and Alzheimer's. Here are some nutritional sites: Fruits and Veggies Matter.gov Website of the Centers for Disease Control - has a calculator for determining how much you should eat each day by age, gender, etc. Healthy-Happy-Life.com As we age, we are more concerned with diet and eating right. One of the best vegan websites for making change more enjoyable. View every day. The above listings for "Senior Books" are for information only. We make no recommendations or give advice. Please make your own thorough investigations of all information here and any third parties referred to.
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