Provides program ideas and practical guidance for serving senior citizens at the library, as well as bringing the library to seniors' homes and residential facilities in a variety of creative ways.

Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

A practical guide to bridging the generation gap. 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.

Disaster Preparedness for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals outlines specific disaster scenarios for homebound, community, hospitalized, long term care, homeless and aged veterans. Chapters are written by a diverse group of authors, all of whom offer insight and expertise in training healthcare professionals in preparing for disasters. Topics include myths and realities of natural disasters and disaster preparedness for special populations of elders-the acute care elderly, the community-dwelling elderly, home based primary care senior veterans, the immune-compromised elderly, those with multiple and co morbid illnesses, the long-term care elderly, those elderly at the end of life and the effects of disaster on caregivers. A significant portion of the book is also devoted to training, competencies, literacy, cultural competency and resilience in disaster preparedness as well as the role of the academic medical center. The volume concludes with coverage of the management of behavioral, medical and psychological consequences of disasters. Disaster Preparedness for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals is an important new volume and will serve as a guide for the development of programs, policies and procedures for evacuation of seniors during various disaster scenarios.

One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or “yoga while seated,” allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down. Chair Yoga for Seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing yoga daily, and provides instructions for numerous different exercises, including: Full body warm ups Joint rolls Beginner routines Intermediate routines Expert routines Full body cool downs The routines found in Chair Yoga for Seniors can help readers make daily exercise a reality and provide invaluable benefits such as increased energy and a boost in confidence.

As we age, the question of how to protect our loved ones and ensure our legacies often weighs heavily on our minds. "Securing Your Legacy: Life Insurance Solutions for Seniors" is the essential guide to navigating the complex world of life insurance for individuals in their golden years. Are you a senior wondering how to provide for your family after you're gone? Are you concerned about leaving behind debts or funeral expenses? Do you want to pass on a financial gift to your heirs or a cherished cause? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, this book is for you. Rikin Shah, Founder and CEO of GetSure.org and a 15-year life insurance industry veteran, offers a compassionate and comprehensive approach to understanding life insurance options available for seniors. In this enlightening read, you will discover: + The Importance of Life Insurance for Seniors: Learn why life insurance remains vital even as you enter your later years, providing peace of mind for you and your family. + Types of Life Insurance Policies: Grasp the differences between term life, whole life, universal life, and other insurance products tailored to senior needs. + Assessing Your Coverage Needs: Get help determining the right amount of coverage to meet your financial goals, whether it's covering end-of-life expenses, leaving an inheritance, or contributing to charity. + Overcoming Common Challenges: Uncover the solutions to typical obstacles seniors face, such as age restrictions, health conditions, and fixed incomes, when seeking life insurance. + Comparison Shopping: Learn insider tips for shopping around and comparing offers to ensure you're getting the best deal from reputable providers. + Planning for the Future: Find practical advice on integrating your life insurance into your broader estate planning, ensuring a seamless transition for your beneficiaries. "Securing Your Legacy" is filled with real-life examples, straightforward advice, and practical checklists. It simplifies the often intimidating process of finding and purchasing the right life insurance for seniors. Whether you're in excellent health or managing chronic conditions, this book provides the insights you need to make informed decisions about your legacy. Don't leave your family's financial future to chance. Embrace the solutions within these pages and take the first step towards a secure legacy today.

A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults—an important and growing user group. Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors provides a refreshingly positive approach to working with older adults—one that focuses on the positive effects of aging on patrons, and the many opportunities that libraries can create for themselves by offering top-notch services delivered with a concierge mindset. The book offers page after page of great programming ideas specifically for reaching out to Baby Boomers and older customers—a population that is predicted to double over the next 20 years. Organized in only six chapters, this easy-to-read book provides practical suggestions for making any library a welcoming place for older adults, covering topics such as assessment, planning, programming, services, marketing, and evaluation. This title will be invaluable to public librarians interested in expanding and improving their current programming for older adults within their community, and for those looking to create entirely new programming for seniors.