Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Justice for older people Justice for older people Harry Lesser "This book demonstrates, using philosophy as well as factual material, why the way older people are currently treated is often unjust and fails to respect their dignity. It aso suggests many ways in… OL16662764W
Bettyville Bettyville George Hodgman "A witty, tender memoir of a son's journey home to care for his irascible mother--a tale of secrets, silences, and enduring love. When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Misso… OL19996316W
Primary care of the older adult Primary care of the older adult Joy A. Laramie,Mary M. Burke Multidisciplinary in its presentation, Primary Care for the Older Adult is written for professionals and examines the common conditions and problems faced by older people. The book covers clinical, s… OL20139385W
Bringing Bubbe home Bringing Bubbe home Debra Gordon Zaslow "Debra Zaslow was humming along on baby-boomer autopilot, immersed in her life as a professional storyteller, wife of a Rabbi, and mother of two teenagers when she felt compelled to bring her 103-yea… OL23180916W
The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide The Complete Canadian Eldercare Guide Caroline Tapp-McDougall Expert Solutions to Help You Make the Best Decisions for Your Loved Ones Providing eldercare while holding down a stressful job and a busy home life is a recipe for burnout. It is the worst climat… OL8208257W
My mother, your mother My mother, your mother Dennis M. McCullough Family doctor and geriatrician Dennis McCullough recommends a new approach to medical care for the elderly: Slow Medicine. Shaped by common sense and kindness, it advocates for careful anticipatory "… OL8224683W