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Secrets of becoming a late bloomer: extraordinary ordinary people on the art of staying creative, alive, and aware in mid-life and beyond
By Connie Goldman, Richard Mahler. 1995
The authors describe a late bloomer as anyone who defies the notion that his or her best years are over…
and who responds to the later stages of life not as a crisis but as a quest. They relate the "secrets" of older people who took the initiative to make positive choices for their lives. 1995.Somewhere towards the end: A Memoir
By Diana Athill. 2009
Diana Athill made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs. Now aged ninety, and freed from…
any inhibitions that even she may once have had, she reflects frankly on the losses and occasionally the gains that old age brings, and on the wisdom and fortitude required to face death. This is a lively narrative of events, lovers and friendships: the people and experiences that have taught her to regret very little, to resist despondency and to question the beliefs and customs of her own generation. 2009.Staying healthy with nutrition: the complete guide to diet and nutritional medicine
By Buck Levin, Elson M Haas. 2006
This 21st-century edition of this groundbreaking work presents the most current health and nutrition information available in an easy-to-use format…
with a friendly, engaging tone. Decades of practical experience and scientific research are compiled into one encyclopedic volume that features newly expanded chapters on special supplements, lifestage programs, and breakthrough medical treatment protocols for conditions including fatigue, viral illnesses, weight management, and mental and mood disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. 2006. If you request this book on CD it will be on 2 or more CDs. You must play the first CD to the end before playing the next CD.Stop the insanity
By Susan Powter. 1993
This popular television personality and authority on wellness explains how people can take control of their lives for better health…
and self-esteem through diet, mental fitness and the power in creating a positive image of themselves. 1993.Sometimes we dance alone: your next years can be your best years
By Edith S McCall. 1994
Believing that life is a gift of endless possibilities, eighty-something writer McCall urges others not to drop out of the…
dance of life just because they live alone in their later years. Using her own life as an example, McCall describes the adventures she has had since her divorce in the 1960s and the help she received from God. Included is a list of recreational resources. 1994.Small expectations: society's betrayal of older women
By Leah Cohen. 1984
After a lifetime as home-makers and wage earners, most older women end up poor and alone. This book looks at…
the causes and workings of the prejudice endured by women as they age. 1984.Simply great food: 250 quick, easy & delicious recipes
By Patricia Chuey, Mary Sue Waisman, Eileen Campbell. 2007
Features 250 recipes and an abundance of nutrition-related information written by practicing dieticians. You'll enjoy breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners…
that taste wonderful, yet can be prepared in surprisingly little time. Provides information on food preparation and healthy eating while satisfying the desire to create appetizing meals for every occasion. 2007.Rules for aging: a wry and witty guide
By Roger Rosenblat. 2000
Rosenblat believes most people worry needlessly about things that aren't important, thereby taking years off their lives. Rosenblat gives advice…
on how to keep things in perspective and live life to the fullest in 54 humorous pieces. 2000.Retirement guide for Canadians: an overall plan for a comfortable future (Self-counsel retirement series)
By Henry S Hunnisett. 1993
A guide for Canadians who are at or nearing the retirement stage of life. The author, having experienced many of…
the problems and disappointments encountered by many retirees, attempts to answer the key questions people may have about how to plan for a fulfilling and financially stable retirement. 1993.Retire rich: winning strategies for higher retirement income
By Stephen Gadsden. 1999
One in five Canadian seniors lives below the poverty line. Here a financial planner shares tips on how to avoid…
this fate. Gadsden discusses how to calculate how much money you'll need to save, the six keys to retirement wealth, how to organize your finances as retirement approaches, and strategies for generating the largest retirement nest egg possible. Also included are case studies, sample forms, and checklists to help you get started on your way to retiring rich.Recalled by life: The Story Of My Recovery From Cancer
By Tom Monte, Anthony J Sattilaro. 1982
Pour trouver le bonheur et jouir pleinement de la vie (Collection Psychologie)
By Jean Côté, Sam Char. 1989
Ce livre vous enseigne a cultiver l'enthousiasme, le calme, la sérénité, la bienveillance. Il vous aide a vaincre le stress,…
a mener une vie mentalement et physiquement saine et équilibrée, notamment par une bonne alimentation. 1989.Pourquoi les femmes vivent-elles plus longtemps que les hommes?
By Royda Crose. 1998
Malgré les progrès de la médecine, les hommes meurent en moyenne sept ou huit ans avant les femmes. Cette espérance…
de vie limitée s'explique-t-elle par la biologie? D'après l'auteure, il s'agit surtout d'une question d'adaptation. Elle constate que les femmes surmontent plus facilement les crises de la vie, qu'elles savent créer des liens affectifs durables et se montrer à la fois flexibles et résistantes. Cette capacité d'adaptation les aide à vieillir plus sereinement et, semble-t-il, à vivre plus longtemps. 1998.Chemin faisant: rencontres avec douze personnalités inspirantes
By Paule Des Rivières, Raynald Petit. 2016
Les règles d'une saine alimentation
By Michael Pollan, Caroline Charland. 2010
À une époque où foisonnent les régimes élaborés et les conseils souvent contradictoires sur la santé, "Les règles d'une saine…
alimentation" apporte une simplicité bienvenue aux décisions quotidiennes entourant la préparation des repas. 2010. Titre uniforme: Food rules.Au secours, j'ai toujours faim!: surmonter ses rages de bouffe, rééduquer ses cellules adipeuses, perdre du poids à jamais
By David Ludwig, Dominique Françoise. 2017
Les recherches du Dr Ludwig sur le contrôle du poids le prouvent: ce n'est pas parce qu'on mange trop que…
l'on grossit, mais que c'est parce que l'on grossit que l'on mange trop. Pourquoi? Parce que les cellules adipeuses affamées par une alimentation déséquilibrée stockent tout ce qu'elles peuvent. Et déclenchent des envies de grignoter. Le Dr Ludwig propose un programme en trois étapes qui permet de réapprendre à vous alimenter afin de remettre de l'ordre dans votre organisme et de briser le cercle infernal de la prise de poids. 2017.Planning your retirement
By Blossom T Wigdor. 1985
Patrimoine: une histoire vraie
By Philip Roth. 1992
Ce récit, écrit à la première personne, raconte la lente maladie du père de l'auteur âgé de quatre-vingt-six ans, sa…
lutte obstinée pour vaincre la tumeur au cerveau qui finira par l'emporter. Dans ce combat contre le drame de la vieillesse, le fils guide et assiste le père jusqu'à s'identifier à lui. 1992. Titre uniforme: Patrimony : a true story.Our future selves: love, life, sex and aging
By Merrily Weisbord. 1991