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aging | dying | estate planning | fiction | friendship | gerontology | related magazines | mentors and mentoring | scrapbooking

For younger readers:  Friends of All Ages: picture books about intergenerational relationships
How Can Someone Old Be My Friend?: books about intergenerational relationships for older kids and teens

 

aging:
Aging in America.
H.W. Wilson, 2000. (305.26 Ag471)

A consumer's guide to aging. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1992. (305.26 C766)

Dutiful daughters: caring for our parents as they grow old. Seal Press, 1999. (306.874 D952)

Eldercare: the best resources to help you help your aging relatives. Resource Pathways, Inc., 1999. (362.6 El22)

Growing old in America. Information Plus, 1998. (305.26 G919)

In search of the secrets of aging. National Institute on Aging, 1993. (612.67 In11)

Lifetrends: the future of baby boomers and other aging Americans. Macmillan Pub. Co., 1989. (305.26 L626)

Medicare & you 2001. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2000. (368.426 M4676)

The practical guide to aging: what everyone needs to know. New York University Press, 1999. (305.26 P881)

Social Security handbook: your basic guide to the Social Security programs. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2001. (368.4 Un33s)

What's worth knowing. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2001. (305.26 W558)

Women and aging. An anthology by women. Calyx Books,1986. (305.26 W842)

Ball, Avis Jane. Caring for an aging parent: have I done all I can? Prometheus Books, 1986.
(306.87 B21c)

Beard, Patricia. Good daughters: loving our mothers as they age. Warner Books, 1999.
(306.8743 B38g)

Beckford, Ruth. Still groovin': affirmations for women in the second half of life. Sourcebooks, 2000. (305.4 B388s)

Belsky, Janet. Here tomorrow: making the most of life after fifty. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1988. (305.26 B419h)

Berman, Claire. Caring for yourself while caring for your aging parents: how to help, how to survive. Henry Holt, 2001. (362.6 B456c)

Carlin, Vivian F. Where can mom live?: a family guide to living arrangements for elderly parents. Lexington Books, 1987. (363.59 C194w)

Carter, Jimmy. The virtues of aging. Ballantine Pub. Group, 1998. (305.26 C245v)

Chearney, Lee Ann. Visits: caring for an aging parent: reflections and advice. Three Rivers Press, 1998. (306.874 C41v)

Collins, Connie. 50 celebrate 50: fifty extraordinary women talk about facing, turning, and being fifty. Meredith Books, 2002. (305.4 C692f)

Crose, Royda. Why women live longer than men: --and what men can learn from them. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997. (612.68 C883w)

Downs, Hugh. Fifty to forever. T.N. Publishers, 1994. (305.26 D759f)

Dychtwald, Ken. Age power: how the 21st century will be ruled by the new old. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1999. (305.26 D983ap)

Dychtwald, Ken. Age wave: the challenges and opportunities of an aging America. J.P. Tarcher, Distributed by St. Martin's Press, 1989. (305.26 D983a)

Edinberg, Mark A. Talking with your aging parents. Shambhala, 1987. (306.87 Ed43t)

Fox, Nancy Littell. You, your parent, and the nursing home. Prometheus Books, 1986. (362.615 F832y)

Gould, John. Tales from rhapsody home, or, What they don't tell you about senior living. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2000. (921 G7357At)

Greenberg, Vivian E. Your best is good enough: aging parents and your emotions. Lexington Books, 1989. (306.874 G829y)

Hamer, Dean H. Living with our genes: why they matter more than you think. Anchor Books, 1999. (155.234 H178l)

Harper, Valerie. Today I am a ma'am: and other musings on life, love, beauty, and growing older. Cliff Street Books, 2001. (817.54 H234t)

Heilbrun, Carolyn G. The last gift of time: life beyond sixty. Dial Press, 1997. (921 H3638AAl)

Higgins, Chester. Elder grace: the nobility of aging. Bulfinch Press, 2000. (305.26 H535e)

Hobbs, Frank B. 65+ in the United States. U.S. Census Bureau, 2001. (305.26 H6536)

Ilardo, Joseph A. As parents age: a psychological and practical guide. VanderWyk & Burnham, 1998. (306.874 Il11a)

Kinsella, Kevin G. An aging world: 2001. U.S. Census Bureau, 2001. (305.26 K265ag)

Koch, Tom. Mirrored lives: aging children and elderly parents. Praeger, 1990. (306.874 K811m)

Kotre, John N. Seasons of life: our dramatic journey from birth to death. Little, Brown, and Co., 1990.
(155 K848s)

Kra, Siegfried J. Aging myths: reversible causes of mind and memory loss. McGraw-Hill, 1986.
(618.97 K85a)

Kramer, Judy. Changing places: a journey with my parents into their old age. Riverhead Books, 2000. (306.874 K86c)

Lebow, Grace. Coping with your difficult older parent: a guide for stressed-out children. Avon Books, 1999. (306.874 L493c)

Levy, Michael T. Parenting mom and dad: a guide for the grown-up children of aging parents. Prentice Hall Press, 1991. (649.8 L579p)

Lindbergh, Reeve. No more words: a journal of my mother, Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Simon & Schuster, 2001. (921 L6404l)

London, Mel. The second spring of your life: how you can make your middle years joyous and productive. Continuum, 1990. (305.24 L846so)

Marcell, Jacqueline. Elder rage, or, Take my father-- please!: how to survive caring for aging parents. Impressive Press, 2000. (306.874 M331e)

Michaels, Evelyne. Encyclopedia of health and aging: complete guide to well-being in your later years. Prima Publ., 1997. (613.0438 M582e)

Morse, Sarah. Moving mom and dad: why, where, how and when to help your parents relocate. Lanier Publishing International, Ltd., 1998. (362.63 M838m)

Mortimer, John Clifford. The summer of a dormouse. Viking, 2001. (921 M8432AAs)

Moser, Leslie E. Older and growing: your eternal life beginning now. Multi-Media Productions, 1990. (305.26 M853o)

Moskowitz, Francine. Parenting your aging parents. Key Publications, c1991. (362.82 M853p)

Norlander, Linda. Choices at the end of life: finding out what your parents want before it's too late. Fairview Press, 2001. (362.175 N779c)

Peterson, Peter G. Gray dawn: how the coming age wave will transform America-- and the world. Times Books, 1999. (305.26 P442g)

Pipher, Mary Bray. Another country: navigating the emotional terrain of our elders. Riverhead Books, 1999. (306.874 P661a)

Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Getting over getting older: an intimate journey. Little, Brown, 1996.
(305.4 P753g)

Raines, Robert Arnold. A time to live: seven tasks of creative aging. Dutton, 1997. (155.67 R135t)

Ram Dass. Still here: embracing aging, changing, and dying. Riverhead Books, 2000. (305.26 R14s)

Rivers, Joan. Don't count the candles: just keep the fire lit. HarperCollins, 1999. (817.54 R524d)

Roizen, Michael F. RealAge: are you as young as you can be? Cliff Street Books, 1999.
(612.68 R637r)

Rowe, John W. Successful aging. Pantheon Books, 1998. (613.0438 R792s)

Rubin, Lillian B. Tangled lives: daughters, mothers, and the crucible of aging. Beacon Press, 2001. (306.8743 R824t)

Schiff, Harriet Sarnoff. How did I become my parent's parent? Viking, 1996. (306.874 Sch32h)

Shulman, Alix Kates. A good enough daughter: a memoir. Schocken Books, 1999. (921 Sh925AAg)

Scileppi, Kenneth P. Caring for the parents who cared for you: what to do when an aging parent needs you. Carol Pub. Group, c1996. (362.6 Sci46c)

Shanks, Ann Zane. Old is what you get: dialogues on aging by the old and the young. Viking Press, 1976. (301.435 Sh18o)

Sheehan, George. Going the distance: one man's journey to the end of his life. Villard, 1996. (155.937 Sh35g)

Sinetar, Marsha. Don't call me old-- I'm just awakening: spiritual encouragement for later life. Paulist Press, 2002. (305.26 Si63d)

Small, Gary W. The memory bible: an innovative strategy for keeping your brain young. Hyperion, 2002. (153.14 Sm18m)

Smith, Kerri S. Caring for your aging parents: a sourcebook of timesaving techniques and tips. American Source Books, 1992. (362.6 Sm61c)

Snowdon, David. Aging with grace: what the nun study teaches us about leading longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Bantam Books, 2001. (305.26 Sn63a)

Taeuber, Cynthia M. Sixty-five plus in America. U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census, 1992. (305.26 T122s)

Taylor, Nick. A necessary end. N.A. Talese/Doubleday, 1994. (306.87 T216n)

Vaillant, George E. Aging well: surprising guideposts to a happier life from the landmark Harvard study of adult development. Little, Brown, 2002. (305.26 V194a)

Weaver, Frances. I'm not as old as I used to be: reclaiming your life in the second half. Hyperion, 1997. (305.26 W379i)

Williams, Mark E. The American Geriatrics Society's complete guide to aging and health. Harmony, 1995. (613.0438 W674)

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dying:
Anderson, Megory. Sacred dying: creating rituals for embracing the end of life. Prima Pub., 2001. (362.175 An24s)

Buckman, Robert. I don't know what to say: how to help and support someone who is dying. Little, Brown, 1989. (155.937 B8567i)

Byock, Ira. Dying well : the prospect for growth at the end of life. Riverhead, 1997. (362.175 B995d)

Groopman, Jerome E. The measure of our days: new beginnings at life's end. Viking, 1997.
(362.175 G899m)

Handbook for mortals: guidance for people facing serious illness. Oxford University Press, 1999. (362.175 H191)

Hill, T. Patrick. A good death: taking more control at the end of your life. Addison-Wesley Pub., 1992. (362.175 H554g)

Malcolm, Andrew H. Someday. Knopf, 1991. (179.7 M292s)

Norlander, Linda. Choices at the end of life: finding out what your parents want before it's too late. Fairview Press, 2001. (362.175 N779c)

Quill, Timothy E. Death and dignity: making choices and taking charge. W.W. Norton, 1993.
(362.175 Q41d)

Roberts, Barbara. Death without denial, grief without apology: a guide for facing death and loss. NewSage Press, 2002. (362.175 R541d)

Sankar, Andrea. Dying at home: a family guide for caregiving. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999. (649.8 Sa58d)

Spiegel, David. Living beyond limits: new hope and help for facing life-threatening illness. Times Books, 1993. (362.175 Sp43l)

Stoddard, Sandol. The hospice movement: a better way of caring for the dying. Random, 1992. (616 St64h)

Terminal illness. Greenhaven Press, 2001. (362.175 T273)

Tobin, Daniel R. Peaceful dying: the step-by-step guide to preserving your dignity, your choice, and your inner peace at the end of life. Perseus Books 1999. (362.175 T554p)

Webb, Marilyn. The good death: the new American search to reshape the end of life. Bantam Books, 1997. (362.175 W383g)

Wolk, Gloria Grening. Ca$h for the final days: a financial guide for the terminally ill and their advisors. Bialkin Books, 1997. (332.024 W834c)

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estate planning:
Anosike, Benji O. How to plan your 'total' estate with a will & living will, without the lawyer's fees: the American will kit. Do-It-Yoursel Legal Pub., 2000. (346.054 An78hp)

Bauers, F. William, Jr. Where there's a will--: a guide for the executor or administratator of the estate of a decedent. Edgewood Publishing, 1997. (346.052 B326w)

Clifford, Denis. Estate planning basics. Nolo Press, 2001. (346.052 C612e)

Clifford, Denis. Make your own living trust. Nolo Press, 2002. (346.062 C612m)

Clifford, Denis. Plan your estate: absolutely everything you need to know to protect your loved ones. Nolo Press, 2002. (346.052 C612pl)

Landay, David S. Be prepared: the complete financial, legal, and practical guide for living with a life-challenging condition. St. Martin's Press, 1998. (332.024 L231b)

Richards, Susan C. Protect your parents and their financial health--: talk with them before it's too late. Dearborn Financial, 1999. (332.024 R392p)

Schnepper, Jeff A. How to pay zero estate taxes. McGraw-Hill, c2001. (343.053 Sch58h)

Ventura, John. The will kit. Dearborn Trade Pub., 2001. (346.054 V567w)

Welch, Stewart H. Estate planning for baby boomers and retirees. Macmillan, 1998. (346.052 W445e)

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fiction:
Davis, Lindsey. A dying light in Corduba. Mysterious Press, 1998. (Fic M)

Faulkner, William. As I lay dying. Random House, 1964. (Fic)

Gaines, Ernest J. A lesson before dying. Knopf, 1993. (Fic)

Haines, Lise. In my sister's country. BlueHen Books, 2002. (Fic)

Hassler, Jon. Simon's night. Ballantine, 1979. (Fic)

Kleiner, Gregg. Where river turns to sky. Wheeler Publishing, 1997. (Fic)

Lindbergh, Reeve. The names of the mountains. Simon & Schuster, 1992. (Fic)

McCusker, Paul. The faded flower: a novella. Zondervan, 2001. (Fic)

Miller, Sue. The distinguished guest. HarperCollins, 1995. (Fic)

Otto, Whitney. Now you see her. Villard Books, 1994. (Fic)

Wallace, Daniel. Ray in reverse. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2000. (Fic)

 

friendship:
Beisser, Arnold R. The only gift : thoughts on the meaning of friends and friendship. Doubleday, 1991. (158.25 B397o)

Block, Joel D. Friendship. Macmillan, 1980. (158.25 B62f)

Block, Joel D. Women & friendship. F.Watts, 1985. (155.633 B62w)

Brenton, Myron. Friendship. Stein and Day, 1974. (158.25 B752f)

Gillies, Jerry. Friends: the power and potential of the company you keep. Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1976. (158.25 G415f)

Glass, Lillian. Attracting terrific people : how to find-- and keep-- the people who bring your life joy. St. Martin's Press, 1997. (158.2 G463a)

Gordon, Sol. Is there anything I can do?: helping a friend when times are tough. Delacorte Press, 1994. (158.25 G658i)

Kennedy, Eugene C. On being a friend. Continuum, 1982. (158.25 K381o)

Lair, Jess. I ain't well - but I sure am better. Mutual need therapy. Fawcett,1975. (158.2 L144i)

McGinnis, Alan Loy. The friendship factor: how to get closer to the people you care for. Augsburg Pub. House, 1979. (158.2 M175f)

Pogrebin, Letty Cottin. Among friends: who we like, why we like them, and what we do with them. McGraw-Hill, 1987. (302.34 P753a)

Richards, M. Gregory. When someone you know is hurting: what you can do to help. HarperPaperbacks, 1994. (158.3 R392w)

Wohlmuth, Sharon J. Best friends. Doubleday, 1998. (302.34 W826b)

Yager, Jan. Friendshifts : the power of friendship and how it shapes our times. Hannacroix Creek Books, 1997. (158.25 Y108f)

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gerontology:
An aging population: opposing viewpoints.
Greenhaven Press, 2002. (305.26 Ag473)

Growing old in America. Information Plus, c1998. (305.26 G919)

Kaufman, Sharon R. The ageless self: sources of meaning in late life. University of Wisconsin Press, 1986. (305.26 K162a)

 

related magazines: (shelved at the Main Library)

American Demographics.

American Journal of Nursing.

Harvard Women's Health Watch.

Journal of the American Medical Association.

Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

Modern Maturity

New England Journal of Medicine.

Reader's Digest New Choices.

Senior Reporter.

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mentors and mentoring:
Freedman, Marc. The kindness of strangers: adult mentors, urban youth, and the new voluntarism. Jossey-Bass, 1993. (362.7 F875k)

Gurian, Michael. A fine young man: what parents, mentors, and educators can do to shape adolescent boys into exceptional men. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1998. (305.23 G962f)

Gurian, Michael. The wonder of boys : what parents, mentors, and educators can do to shape young boys into exceptional men. Putnam, c1996. (649.132 G962w)

Sinetar, Marsha. The mentor's spirit: life lessons on leadership and the art of encouragement. St. Martin's Press, 1998. (158.4 Si63m)

Wellington, Sheila W. Be your own mentor: strategies from top women on the secrets of success. Random House, 2001. (650.1 W46b)

Wickman, Floyd. Mentoring: the most obvious yet overlooked key to achieving more in life than you dreamed possible: a success guide for mentors and proteges. Irwin Professional Pub., 1997.
(158.2 W632m)

Zey, Michael G. The mentor connection. Dow Jones-Irwin, 1984. (303.34 Z61m)

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scrapbooking:
Auth, Betty. Stamping tricks for scrapbooks: a guide for enhancing your pages with stamps. Rockport, 2002. (686.3 Au81s)

Barr, Jennifer. The everything scrapbooking book: creative ideas for preserving memories that last a lifetime. Adams Media Corp., 2002. (686.3 B27e)

Braun, Bev. Crafting your own heritage album. Betterway Books, 2000. (929.1 B738c)

Braun, Bev. New ideas for crafting heritage albums. Betterway Books, 2001. (929.1 B738n)

Browning, Marie. Handcrafted journals, albums, scrapbooks & more. Sterling Pub. Co., 1999.
(686.3 B821h)

Cable, Sheena. Memory albums by design. Creative Pub., 1998. (686.3 C112m)

Caldwell, Mary. Handmade scrapbooks: creating scrapbooks, albums, journals, and memory boxes. Hearst Books, 1999. (686.3 C127h)

Campbell-Slan, Joanna. Quick & easy pages. EFG, 2001. (686.3 Sl13q)

Campbell-Slan, Joanna. Scrapbook storytelling: save family stories and memories with photos, journaling and your own creativity. EFG, Inc., 1999. (686.3 Sl13s)

Campbell-Slan, Joanna. Storytelling with rubber stamps. EFG, 2001. (686.3 Sl13st)

Carter, Rebecca. Scrapbooking for the first time. Sterling Pub., 1999. (686.3 C246s)

Feliciano, Kristina. Making memory books by hand: 22 projects to make, keep, and share. Rockport Publishers, 1999. (686.3 F334m)

Gerbrandt, Michele. Michele Gerbrandt's scrapbook basics: the complete guide to preserving your memories. Memory Makers Books, 2002. (686.3 G313m)

Janask, Debbie. A year of scrapbooking. Time-Life Books, 1999. (686.3 J251y)

McCarthy, Mary. Making books by hand: a step-by-step guide. Quarry Books, 2000. (686.3 M127m)

Nerius, Maria. Creating your family heritage scrapbook: from ancestors to grandchildren, your complete resource and idea book for creating a treasured heirloom. Prima, 2001. (929.1 N356c)

Rinner, Jill A. Scrapbooking made easy! Time-Life Books, 1999. (686.3 R475s)

Thompson, Jason. Making journals by hand: 20 creative projects for keeping your thoughts. Quarry Books, 2000. (686.3 T374m)

Vanessa-Ann. Better scrapbooking. Sterling Pub., 1999. (686.3 V289b)

Vanessa-Ann. Making scrapbooks: complete guide to preserving your treasured memories. Sterling Pub. Co., 1998. (686.3 V289m)



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