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役に立たない年寄りは，早く世を去ったほうがいい――超高齢化社会のいま，現代版「姥棄て」を求める気配がありはしないか．日本に伝承されてきた棄老の民俗と，『遠野物語』『楢山節考』『蕨野行』等の棄老を描いた文学や映画から，家族・共同体・国家と老いを考える．

What makes life meaningful? How do we confront our inevitable end? An eminent psychiatrist draws on decades of clinical experience to show how he and his patients have grappled with the most profound existential questions. “A remedy more powerful than any fad or pill could promise.”...

Kirsten Schwalbe er Danmarks ældste. Men denne bog handler ikke først og fremmest om at være 112 år. Den handler om at være levende. Gennem fire år har journalisten Frederik Helms og tv-fotografen Line Morell Holm fulgt Kirsten tæt. Og det, der begyndte som et tilfældigt besøg for at...

Démystifiez la science du vieillissement pour aborder les transformations de votre corps avec une véritable sérénité. Que vous observiez les premiers changements liés à l'âge ou cherchiez simplement à mieux comprendre votre biologie, cette écoute apaisante offre des réponses claires...

»Am Rand stehen war gestern. Silke Burmester verpasst dem Älterwerden ein Upgrade, das es in sich hat.« Susanne Matthiessen Falten als Zeichen gelebten Lebens, graue Haare als Statement: Eine neue Generation von Frauen entfacht die Revolution der Lebenserfahrenen. Sie wehren sich dagegen, als...

One doctor dies by suicide every three weeks. A Bridge Across Minds begins in the aftermath of an attempt. Told through the intertwined stories of two psychiatrists on opposite sides of a locked door, the book follows Dr Helen Haynes, the consultant running an acute ward, and Dr Elaine Patch, a colleague who becomes her patient. Their relationship, and Elaine’s turbulent recovery, reveal how fragile the divide between doctor and patient can be.

Explore the fascinating medical history and cutting-edge science behind humanity's relentless quest for longevity. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this thought-provoking journey travels from prehistoric myths of immortality to the genetic breakthroughs of modern longevity labs. Understand...

Uncover the cutting-edge science of human longevity and our relentless battle to conquer the ultimate enemy: aging. Whether you are navigating a midlife awakening or seeking mind-expanding ideas during your commute, this thought-provoking journey reframes how we view mortality. It transforms the...

Master person-centered gerontology and ethical social work to empower aging populations facing complex trauma and grief. Whether you are commuting to a demanding clinical placement or seeking calm, practical guidance for daily caregiving, this audio guide transforms theory into real-world impact...

A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America "[Author Lucy] Schiller’s sensitive writing creates an elegiac listen that informs as well as it introspects." — Library Journal "Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with...

Social isolation, youth mental health crisis, parental stress, and elder homelessness are serious issues facing our country, requiring immediate attention. What if there was one antidote to address all of these issues simultaneously? In The Power of a Joyful Village, Dr. Derenda M. Schubert illuminates the transformative power of using intergenerational solutions to create cohesive communities and to cultivate safety nets for all ages. Joyful villages represent intentional community building across generations.

「人生の意味」から解放されれば楽になる 78歳の生物学者が語る "老いと死"の本当の話 「老い」を否定的に考える人も多いが、加齢に伴う身体の衰えや病気はそもそも「仕方のないこと」。

危険だから今すぐ免許返納、 医療費など財政負担の元凶、 現役世代の敵――ベストセラー精神科医が怒りと希望の緊急提言！高齢者は邪魔な存在か？いや、高齢者は日本の希望！差別をやめ、高齢者をもっと大切にすべき理由、教えます。

In Love You, Bye, award-winning author Brenda Miller maps the territory of caregiving, loss, and unexpected grace. The title—drawn from the simple phrase she and her mother said to each other for years—captures the bittersweet essence of a book that finds profound meaning in the most ordinary expressions of love.

「孤独」「健康」「金（お金）」…老後不安の「3K」は「やりたいことだけ」やれば消える！「これまで、高齢者専門の精神科医として6000人を超える高齢者の方々を診てきて、つくづく感じるのは、老いには非常に大きな個人差があるという

An unflinching memoir that reframes a national tragedy and demands we reckon with the cost of ignoring intimate partner violence. On April 18, 2020, Lisa Banfield's life shattered. After nineteen years in a controlling and often abusive relationship, she escaped a violent assault by her partner, Gabriel Wortman–unaware he was about to carry out the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history.

When broken loner, Noah Carter arrives to work on the ramshackle farm of Agnes Deveraux Keller, a French WWII survivor with dementia, he finds a place shrouded in secrets. Though confused at times, what Agnes knows best are the very lessons Noah needs most for his own redemption—courage, forgiveness, and love. But when the woman’s estranged granddaughter, Tayte, arrives, she has her own plans for her aged grandmother.

Écrit et lu par Nathalie Firminy, Ma vie de soignante en EHPAD vous plonge au cœur d’un quotidien où chaque vie compte. À travers des instants intimes, touchants et parfois bouleversants, ce témoignage révèle l’humanité de ceux que l’on voit trop peu : résidents, familles, soignants. Une immersion sincère qui éclaire la réalité du grand âge et met en lumière la peur qu’a notre société de vieillir, parfois plus forte encore que la peur de mourir.

著者が〝師〟と仰ぎ、野球だけでなく、生き方の土台にもなったという、中村天風、藤平光一。二人の先生の教えを観念論や理想論ではなく、自らがどのように実践してきたか、具体的にまとめた人生の指南書。

In How to Say It to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them.