For the geriatric at heart
354137
Bought this as a gag birthday present for our young daughter and she read it to us as if we were the students and she was the teacher. Lol. She informed us she likes Dr Seuss.  There ya go!
598827
The hospital bed is working well for my husband who is 87 years old and has Alzheimer's Disease along with other health issues. I am SO glad that it has the side bar, as he tries to get out of the bed. He is unable to walk, but does not realize it. The head and leg of the bed do raise which is good.
3122936
Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  My mother is in a nursing home and has dementia.
4932746
Written from the stories, perspectives and realities of life for the longest lived, this book was heart-warming, which I did not expect. The critical differences of habits of the long-lived and the majority of us are made clear. They are reiterated in the last chapter for those of us who wish to try to move in that direction.
1240841
I finished this book in two sittings, because I couldn't put it down. Any one who cares for an elderly parent, whether or not the added burden of Dementia exists, can truly benefit from reading Mrs. Garbett's beautiful accounting of the last days with her father. Her dedication, patience, and loving kindness are inspiring. The book was well written, and extremely easy to read. It would be an invaluable guide to those of us who face the dilemma of caring for aging loved ones. I would highly recommend this book as a very helpful resource, or if you just want read something that makes you feel good.
4902891
I have been working in the geriatric field for four years, and am  currently studying it in college.  I bought this book to read for pleasure,  and to reaffirm why I chose to work with the older generation.  This is a  wonderful book that honors the elderly with heartwarming stories of family,  friends, love and the effect of one life on another.  Many of the stories  reminded me of my own life and relationships with my grandparents.  I would  recommend this book as a gift for people who work with the elderly, such as  a favorite nurse or caregiver. They will truly appreciate it, as will  anyone who has been touched by the life of an elderly person.  I would  recommend this book as a fun book to read and bring back memories of your  past.
1438585
It was a good read and would be informative for anyone taking care of the elderly  The suggestions at the end were very useful
2643338
A wonderful look at Senior feelings and emotions.  This author gives a point of view that a Senior could be open to the possibilities of a chance to finally be loved and to love in return.  The younger generation of readers will be surprised to learn that old people (Seniors) could/and do have a sex life or care for someone deeply enough to risk everything for at a chance at a real life filled with love. Many people are not given the chance at a (do over), but this author opens up the possibility of a (what if) things could be different. The mystery will be there for you to read.
3487214
I heard about this book from my friend, who's 65 today.  There are some great stories that make you appreciate the "little things" in life.  I recommend this book to anyone
1416813
A must-read for anyone caring for a parent, or those who have aging parents. While my siblings and I lost our Dad much too soon, when he was 61, our mother lived for another 25 years, dying of terminal lung cancer after a short period of treatment. We rallied around her, caring for her in her last days. It was an honor. Ruchti has a way with words; this lovely little book reflects on what it means to love and honor a parent in their old age. Would make an excellent gift.
506567
I am a regular visitor to institutions for the elderly in Brazil. It is so true that many among them have a lot to share and to teach us (both the "do" and the "don't")! I think the idea of recollecting their memoires is so great that it should not stop with one single book. It is not unusual to meet with people who carried out important roles in their youth, and can provide in their late years a wiser analysis of life from distance of the battle field.
4455034
A very good book for us "Old Folks". A good discussion and review of the many problems we "elders" all face.
3030297
So, though I never quite bought that the narrator was an old woman (the voice just wasn't 100% convincing), I still found this a worthy read. The humor and insight are sad and delightful all at once. A wonderful novel that admits the nostalgia of the aged without being sentimental or nostalgic itself.
4872842
Essential reading for anyone who expects to get old and die in America.  Or for anyone who has a loved planning on doing the same.  Gawande is a beautiful writer and by recounting the deaths of his grandfather in India (110 years old), his wife's grandmother in a nursing home in Virginia and his own father's cancer diagnosis he expands on what medicine can and cannot do and how we as patients need to consider our decisions regarding treatments.  Fabulous read.
1094572
This is the kind of book everyone with aging parents or other loved ones should read. You never knows when you might find yourself having to make the decision to place a loved one in a long term care facility. Better to know ahead of time what you are getting into so you can plan accordingly. If there is no time to plan, this book can still give you some nuts and bolts advice. Benefit from the writers knowledge, and learn from the characters situation.
By Susan Berg author of,  Adorable Photographs of Our Baby: Meaningful, Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals
525933
As usual, Dr. Graham has much to offer the reader.  He mixes both spiritual and factual everyday living suggestions.  It is worth while reading for all ages. The book provides encouragement for the elderly as they face many of challenges of ageing as well as good sound advice for the younger reader.
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An excellent book for those in my age group (over 70) as well as for their children. There is much to be said for slow medicine.