Aging in Family & Relationships & Nonfiction Audiobooks

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From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

by Arthur C. Brooks ...

Narrated by Arthur C. Brooks ...

Unabridged

5 hours 49 min

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.**Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our ... Read more

$17.99 USD

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.**Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our
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Comfort of Crows, The

A Backyard Year

by Margaret Renkl ...

Narrated by Margaret Renkl ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICKTHE PERFECT AUDIOBOOK FOR NATURE LOVERS, BIRDERS, AND GARDENERS * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * AMAZON EDITOR’S PICK * INDIE NEXT PICKFrom the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a “howling love letter to the world” (Ann Patchett): a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, personal and natural.In The ... Read more

$26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICKTHE PERFECT AUDIOBOOK FOR NATURE LOVERS, BIRDERS, AND GARDENERS * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * AMAZON EDITOR’S PICK * INDIE NEXT PICKFrom the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a “howling love letter to the world” (Ann Patchett): a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, personal and natural.In The
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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

by Matt Paxton ...

Narrated by Matt Paxton ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you ... Read more

$15.99 USD

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you
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When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway, and Getting on with Our Lives

by J. Todd Adams ...

Narrated by Jane Adams ...

Unabridged

4 hours 29 min

How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our twenty- and even thirty-somethings who can't seem to grow up? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and especially, disappointed?In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

How do today's parents cope when the dreams we had for our children clash with reality? What can we do for our twenty- and even thirty-somethings who can't seem to grow up? Who can we turn to when the kids aren't all right and we, their parents, are frightened, frustrated, resentful, embarrassed, and especially, disappointed?In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who's been chronicling
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Making Waves at River View Cottage

An escapist, heartwarming read from Jennifer Bohnet

by Jennifer Bohnet ...

Narrated by Julia Franklin ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

***'***Making Waves at River View Cottage is a delightful, well-written novel in an idyllic setting. What more could you ask for?' Jo BartlettLife doesn’t always give you a second chance to make another choice…Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to realise there must be more to life.In-between working at the family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two children, she ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

***'***Making Waves at River View Cottage is a delightful, well-written novel in an idyllic setting. What more could you ask for?' Jo BartlettLife doesn’t always give you a second chance to make another choice…Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to realise there must be more to life.In-between working at the family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two children, she
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The Highland Hens

The uplifting, feel-good read from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh

by Judy Leigh ...

Narrated by Phyllida Nash ...

Unabridged

11 hours 4 min

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda DickinsonIn the imposing Glen Carrick House overlooking Scotland’s famous Loch Ness, lives eighty-eight-year-old Mimi McKinlay, cared for by her three adult sons.Hamish has inherited his mother’s musical talents, Fin is the responsible brother, and Angus has the complicated and brooding personality to match ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda DickinsonIn the imposing Glen Carrick House overlooking Scotland’s famous Loch Ness, lives eighty-eight-year-old Mimi McKinlay, cared for by her three adult sons.Hamish has inherited his mother’s musical talents, Fin is the responsible brother, and Angus has the complicated and brooding personality to match
... Read more
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Still Me

A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia

by Dr Sabina Brennan ...

Narrated by Dr Sabina Brennan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

Bloomsbury presents Still Me: A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia, written and read by Dr Sabina Brennan‘A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book**’** – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental health advocateThe essential toolkit to navigating dementia, supporting loved ones and caring for yourselfDementia is devastating. Almost a million ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Still Me: A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia, written and read by Dr Sabina Brennan‘A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book**’** – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental health advocateThe essential toolkit to navigating dementia, supporting loved ones and caring for yourselfDementia is devastating. Almost a million
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The French Cookery School

by Caroline James ...

Narrated by Gill Mills ...

Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

The recipe for a perfect summer…Step 1: Mix together a group of mature studentsStep 2: Add in a handsome hostStep 3: Season with a celebrity chefStep 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France!Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis. But with dwindling fu... ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The recipe for a perfect summer…Step 1: Mix together a group of mature studentsStep 2: Add in a handsome hostStep 3: Season with a celebrity chefStep 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France!Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis. But with dwindling fu...
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Conscious Living, Conscious Aging

Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood

by Ron Pevny ...

Narrated by Byron Wagner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

In this newly revised and updated edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging****,you** will find an empowering guide with practical tools to help live a passionate, fulfilling, growth-oriented life.The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age with unprecedented good health and resources, and is no longer satisfied with their parents’ approach to aging. Many older adults are seeking an ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In this newly revised and updated edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging****,you** will find an empowering guide with practical tools to help live a passionate, fulfilling, growth-oriented life.The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age with unprecedented good health and resources, and is no longer satisfied with their parents’ approach to aging. Many older adults are seeking an
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Marriage and Other Acts of Charity

A Memoir

by Kate Braestrup ...

Narrated by Kate Braestrup ...

Unabridged

5 hours 28 min

In her award-winning memoir Here If You Need Me, Kate Braestrup won the hearts of readers across the country with her deeply moving and deftly humorous stories of faith, hope and family. Now, with her inimitable voice and generous spirit, she turns her attention to the subjects of love and commitment in Marriage and Other Acts of Charity.As a minister, Kate Braestrup regularly performs weddings. ... Read more

$24.99 USD

In her award-winning memoir Here If You Need Me, Kate Braestrup won the hearts of readers across the country with her deeply moving and deftly humorous stories of faith, hope and family. Now, with her inimitable voice and generous spirit, she turns her attention to the subjects of love and commitment in Marriage and Other Acts of Charity.As a minister, Kate Braestrup regularly performs weddings.
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365 giorni esatti

L’ultimo anno di vita di una donna come non ne nasceranno mai più: perché possa continuare a vivere anche nel cuore di chi conoscerà la sua storia

by pasquale kovacic ...

Narrated by pasquale kovacic ...

Unabridged

51 min

365 Giorni Esatti: Una Storia Vera di Amore e LucePuò un solo anno racchiudere il senso di un’intera esistenza?In un’epoca dominata dal cinismo e dalla fretta, Pasquale Kovacic ci apre le porte di casa sua per raccontarci la storia di Zia Cettina, una donna nata nella Catania del 1924 che ha attraversato il secolo donando amore come se fosse l'unica moneta possibile.Questo libro non è solo il ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

365 Giorni Esatti: Una Storia Vera di Amore e LucePuò un solo anno racchiudere il senso di un’intera esistenza?In un’epoca dominata dal cinismo e dalla fretta, Pasquale Kovacic ci apre le porte di casa sua per raccontarci la storia di Zia Cettina, una donna nata nella Catania del 1924 che ha attraversato il secolo donando amore come se fosse l'unica moneta possibile.Questo libro non è solo il
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Dial Up the Dream

Make Your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best—For Both of You

by Colleen O'Grady ...

Narrated by Colleen O'Grady, Paul Stefano ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

This polished, inviting parenting guide illuminates the relationship between mothers and teen daughters."—Publishers WeeklyYour daughter is growing up, but you don’t have to grow apart.Picking up where her national bestseller, Dial Down the Drama, left off, Colleen O’Grady’s Dial Up the Dream supports you in navigating your daughter’s last days at home and her transition to adulthood. This ... Read more

$19.99 USD

This polished, inviting parenting guide illuminates the relationship between mothers and teen daughters."—Publishers WeeklyYour daughter is growing up, but you don’t have to grow apart.Picking up where her national bestseller, Dial Down the Drama, left off, Colleen O’Grady’s Dial Up the Dream supports you in navigating your daughter’s last days at home and her transition to adulthood. This
... Read more
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Assisted Living Guide: A Compassionate, Practical Roadmap for Families Navigating Senior Care Decisions

by Helen Marlowe ...

Narrated by Helen Marlowe ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Transform the stressful crisis of senior care into a clear, actionable plan for your aging parents' future. When a sudden decline forces your family into the complex world of eldercare, the volume of choices feels paralyzing. This reassuring audio guide cuts through the overwhelm, offering a practical lifeline for caregivers managing difficult family dynamics and transitioning loved ones.Moving a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform the stressful crisis of senior care into a clear, actionable plan for your aging parents' future. When a sudden decline forces your family into the complex world of eldercare, the volume of choices feels paralyzing. This reassuring audio guide cuts through the overwhelm, offering a practical lifeline for caregivers managing difficult family dynamics and transitioning loved ones.Moving a
... Read more
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I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet

Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working

by Shauna Niequist ...

Narrated by Shauna Niequist ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

Read by the author with an audio-exclusive interview of Shauna about her family's move to New York.When everything we've been clinging to falls apart, how do we know what to keep and what to let go of? I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet, now a New York Times bestseller, is a clear-eyed look at where we go from here--and how we can transform our lives along the way.Just after her fortieth birthday, ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Read by the author with an audio-exclusive interview of Shauna about her family's move to New York.When everything we've been clinging to falls apart, how do we know what to keep and what to let go of? I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet, now a New York Times bestseller, is a clear-eyed look at where we go from here--and how we can transform our lives along the way.Just after her fortieth birthday,
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Helping Mom Pass On with Dignity: My Hospice Journey and Lessons Learned

A Personal Account to Aid Families in Approaching the End-of-Life Challenge

by Loving Son ...

Narrated by Jon Rose ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

For families walking through the final chapter of a loved one’s life, nothing truly prepares you for the emotional weight of hospice care. In Helping Mom Pass On with Dignity: My Hospice Journey and Lessons Learned, one son shares the deeply personal story of caring for his mother during her final months, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way.This is not a medical textbook. It is a ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For families walking through the final chapter of a loved one’s life, nothing truly prepares you for the emotional weight of hospice care. In Helping Mom Pass On with Dignity: My Hospice Journey and Lessons Learned, one son shares the deeply personal story of caring for his mother during her final months, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way.This is not a medical textbook. It is a
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الأربعون ليست آخر موعد لتجديد ذاتك: اختر مرحلة مقبلة تناسبك

by سلوى الأعظمي ...

Narrated by سلوى الأعظمي ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

تخلص من ضغوط منتصف العمر واكتشف مسارا هادئا لتطوير الذات يعيد صياغة حياتك بعيدا عن التوقعات الاجتماعية المرهقة. إذا كنت تقترب من سن الأربعين وتشعر أن الوقت يداهمك وسط زحام الالتزامات اليومية، فهذا الدليل العملي يقدم لك مساحة تأملية آمنة توافق أوقات استرخائك أو تنقلاتك.بدلا من التغييرات الجذرية المربكة، ستتعلم كيف تفكك واقعك الحالي وتختار بوعي ما يناسب قيمك المتجددة. ستجد هنا بوصلة نفسية مطمئنة ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

تخلص من ضغوط منتصف العمر واكتشف مسارا هادئا لتطوير الذات يعيد صياغة حياتك بعيدا عن التوقعات الاجتماعية المرهقة. إذا كنت تقترب من سن الأربعين وتشعر أن الوقت يداهمك وسط زحام الالتزامات اليومية، فهذا الدليل العملي يقدم لك مساحة تأملية آمنة توافق أوقات استرخائك أو تنقلاتك.بدلا من التغييرات الجذرية المربكة، ستتعلم كيف تفكك واقعك الحالي وتختار بوعي ما يناسب قيمك المتجددة. ستجد هنا بوصلة نفسية مطمئنة
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Quem cuida de quem cuida?: Abrindo espaço para suas necessidades enquanto você cuida de alguém

by Felicidade Galvão ...

Narrated by Felicidade Galvão ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Alivie a exaustão emocional e a sobrecarga do papel de cuidador com estratégias de autocuidado aplicáveis e reais. Se a sua rotina diária é ditada por emergências e pela urgência do outro, este guia oferece um refúgio prático e acolhedor para blindar a sua saúde mental.Esqueça as exigências inatingíveis; aqui você encontra um espaço íntimo para legitimar suas próprias necessidades sem sentir culpa ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Alivie a exaustão emocional e a sobrecarga do papel de cuidador com estratégias de autocuidado aplicáveis e reais. Se a sua rotina diária é ditada por emergências e pela urgência do outro, este guia oferece um refúgio prático e acolhedor para blindar a sua saúde mental.Esqueça as exigências inatingíveis; aqui você encontra um espaço íntimo para legitimar suas próprias necessidades sem sentir culpa
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Still Here! Still Queer! Now What?

A Guide to LGBTQ+ Wellness and Wholeness in Midlife

by Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt ...

Narrated by Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

For many LGBTQ+ adults in midlife, the legacy of stigma, silence, and survival still lives in our bodies. We grew up during the AIDS crisis. We navigated Section 28. We were told we would end up lonely, tragic, or dead. And yet, we're still here.Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? is a declaration of power for LGBTQ+ people entering the next chapter of life. It celebrates who we are and invites us ... Read more

$31.99 USD

For many LGBTQ+ adults in midlife, the legacy of stigma, silence, and survival still lives in our bodies. We grew up during the AIDS crisis. We navigated Section 28. We were told we would end up lonely, tragic, or dead. And yet, we're still here.Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? is a declaration of power for LGBTQ+ people entering the next chapter of life. It celebrates who we are and invites us
... Read more
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Growing Old

Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace

by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas ...

Narrated by Sara Sheckells ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

From the revered author of the bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs, a witty, engaging, life-affirming account of the joy, strength, and wisdom that comes with age.Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, chronicling the customs of pre-contact hunter-gatherers and the secret lives of deer and dogs. In this book, the capstone of her long career, Thomas, now eighty ... Read more

$23.99 USD

From the revered author of the bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs, a witty, engaging, life-affirming account of the joy, strength, and wisdom that comes with age.Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, chronicling the customs of pre-contact hunter-gatherers and the secret lives of deer and dogs. In this book, the capstone of her long career, Thomas, now eighty
... Read more
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Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

by Anne Basting ...

Narrated by Anne Basting ...

Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching ... Read more

$25.99 USD

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.In Creative Care, Anne Basting lays the groundwork for a widespread transformation in our approach to elder care and uses compelling, touching
... Read more
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Under One Roof

An uplifting and heartwarming read from Samantha Tonge

by Samantha Tonge ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

Discover the emotional, heart-wrenching book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.One forgotten discovery will change three women’s lives for ever…Robin hasn’t been home for decades. After running away to London, she never expected to see her cantankerous mother, Faye, again. But when Faye has a fall, the two women are thrown together once more ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the emotional, heart-wrenching book club pick from the top 50 bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness, Samantha Tonge.One forgotten discovery will change three women’s lives for ever…Robin hasn’t been home for decades. After running away to London, she never expected to see her cantankerous mother, Faye, again. But when Faye has a fall, the two women are thrown together once more
... Read more
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De familie Wachtman

by Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm ...

Narrated by Roeland Fernhout ...

Unabridged

11 hours 14 min

De familie Wachtman van Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, bekend van Het proces van de eeuw, is een ontzagwekkende en actuele roman over identiteit.De wetenschappelijke carrière van Philip Wachtman zit in een dip. Zijn promotieonderzoek over de anonimiteit van de spermadonor is overbodig geworden en hij dreigt gepasseerd te worden voor een benoeming tot hoogleraar. Hoe anders vergaat het zijn vriendin, ... Read more

$25.05 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

De familie Wachtman van Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, bekend van Het proces van de eeuw, is een ontzagwekkende en actuele roman over identiteit.De wetenschappelijke carrière van Philip Wachtman zit in een dip. Zijn promotieonderzoek over de anonimiteit van de spermadonor is overbodig geworden en hij dreigt gepasseerd te worden voor een benoeming tot hoogleraar. Hoe anders vergaat het zijn vriendin,
... Read more
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The Girl I Used To Be

A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells

by Debbie Howells ...

Narrated by Geri Allen, Toby Webster ...

Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

A gorgeous, heartwarming book club pick from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Life You Left BehindMarie Kondo for the soul.Anna and Will have been passing in and out of each other’s lives since they were just teenagers.Now 20 years later, Anna is married - she has a lovely house, a grown-up stepdaughter and a husband with a good job.What she doesn’t have is joy.When she ... ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A gorgeous, heartwarming book club pick from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Life You Left BehindMarie Kondo for the soul.Anna and Will have been passing in and out of each other’s lives since they were just teenagers.Now 20 years later, Anna is married - she has a lovely house, a grown-up stepdaughter and a husband with a good job.What she doesn’t have is joy.When she ...
... Read more
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Balancing Acts of Grace: Caregiving for Elderly Parents with Dementia, Careers and Family Dynamics

The multifaceted challenges of balancing career, personal life, and dealing with sibling dynamics

by Joy Thomas ...

Narrated by Joy Thomas ...

Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Balancing Acts of Grace" is more than just a guide. It's a lifeline for those in their late forties to early fifties, inviting them to explore the comprehensive world of caregiving for elderly parents with dementia while managing careers and family dynamics. It provides support, resilience, and expert guidance through the multifaceted challenges of dementia care, including comprehensive coverage
... Read more

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