Midlife Passages, Aging, Elder care

One of the worlds legendary artists and bestselling author of The Creative Habit shares her secretsfrom insight to actionfor harnessing vitality, finding purpose as you age, and expanding ones possibilities over the course of a lifetime in her newest New York Times bestseller Keep It Moving.

Hands and Heart Together: Daily Meditations for Caregivers provides day-at-a-time sustenance for those who are caring for loved ones. The need for daily encouragement among this population is staggering; there are over 43 million family caregivers in the U.S., according to AARP.

Aimed at readers who are encountering ageing in themselves, in those whom they love, or those in their care, this book opens up the silenced topic of ageing and challenges anti-ageing attitudes. Drawing on Buddhist approaches to growing older, it offers the possibility of ageing with grace, understanding, wisdom and joy.

From the award-winning journalist and author, a lyrical, raw and humane investigation of dementia that explores both the journeys of the people who live with the condition and those of their loved ones

In our youth-obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by media images and messages about the despairs and declines of our later years. Beauty and pharmaceutical companies work overtime to convince people to purchase products that will retain their youthful appearance and vitality. Wrinkles are embarrassing.

As we become healthier as a society, so too are we living longer. But with aging can come new fears, challenges and concerns. Loss of career, loved ones, or our physical and cognitive abilities can leave us feeling isolated and scared.