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To
Grandma's House, We . . . Stay
Third Edition |
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by
Sally Houtman, M.S. |
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 Presently,
more than 4 million children are being raised in homes headed by grandparents
due to their parents' ineffectiveness, absence, or lack of interest.
This book is a timely road map that guides grandparents through these
uncharted territories, offering practical solutions to the real-life
problems they'll face. It blends compassionate wisdom and good, old-fashioned
nuts and bolts advice to lead them through the obstacle course of
emotions, conflicts, and social considerations that lie ahead. Contains
8 appendices of resources.
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Grandma
Was Right! |
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by
Anne McKay Garris |
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Grandma and her time-proven wisdom about "doing the right thing,"
is available to parents in easy-to-use slogans of the kind our generation
grew up with. Each slogan is accompanied by clever artwork that shows
the value being taught. Follow-up chapters explain just how to put
those values to use. The book's Index of Challenges contains alphabetized
"problems" along with solutions kids will understand, memorize,
and apply for a happier life!
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Seeing
Beyond the Wrinkles (2nd ed.) |
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by
Charles Tindell |
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Recent recipient of the Gold Award from the MATURE MEDIA ASSOCIATION
for its outstanding content and presentation. This new edition (revised
and expanded) consists of 70 real-life short stories about people's
feelings and experiences through which the author shows us that there
is no reason anyone should fear aging. Of interest both to seniors
in their post-retirement years, as well as those who care for a loved
one. Recover the joys of the golden years! (Also available: a companion
STUDY GUIDE) |
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| STUDY
GUIDE for Personal Reflection and Spiritual Growth |
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Charles Tindell |
This Study Guide was designed
to be used in conjunction with Seeing Beyond  theWrinkles,
2nd edition. It facilitates study of the issue of aging in a wide
array of settings such as:
- personal devotions
- small group study
- as a training resource (e.g., Stephen Ministry, Befrienders,
etc.)
- adult education/Sunday School
- retreats
- a catalyst for conversation with older adults.
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The
Wisdom to Choose |
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by
Dixon Arnett and Wende Dawson
Chan |
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 The
Wisdom To Choose will guide anyone, regardless of age, to a quality
of life that is both rich and rewarding. It is a source of information
on lifestyle, healthy aging and access to social services that have
proven to help seniors live as independently as they want as long
as they can, free from hospitals and nursing homes.
Although written for seniors, The Wisdom To Choose will also inform
family members and caregivers about the choices our elders have--even
to, and including, death and dying.
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Shadowdad
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by
Richard Watrous |
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Shadowdad is a true story
about the bad end to a good life. 
No longer able to control his body or even speak, Holly Watrous
wants to die. Behind closed doors, a doctor offers a possible solution—a
solution considered immoral by many, and illegal according to the
law. The family wants desperately to do what’s best for Holly....
Shadowdad is a book that deserves to be read, discussed...and debated.
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