Best Senior Living Communities - April 2024

Senior Living Communities: Operations Management and Marketing for Assisted Living, Congregate, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities

The demand for residential communities for seniors rises as the U.S. population continues to age. This growth means that new administrators and staff members often are learning by trial and error the complicated task of delivering high-quality and consistent services to elderly persons. While many new facilities have been successful, others have been plagued by a variety of administrative and financial difficulties. Senior Living Communities remains the definitive guide to managing these facilities.In this thoroughly updated and revised edition, Benjamin W. Pearce offers a wealth of sound advi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0801887186
• ASIN: 0801887186
• ISBN: 9780801887185
• Manufacturer: JHUP

The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club - Book One

In Book One of this cozy mystery series, a morose parrot with a reputation for biting sums up Brookside Retirement Community for reluctant resident, Josephine Bartlett. But when Brookside turns out to be a setting for art theft, dodgy dealings, and…naked poker it becomes vastly more interesting. Josephine investigates the unusual goings on with friend and handwriting expert, Lill Fitzel. And the two befriend a young woman Josephine tries to prevent from making the same mistakes she has made.

• ASIN: B01I46E4E4
• ASIN: B01I46E4E4
• Manufacturer: Silky Stone Press

Winter's Secret: Clean Wholesome Mystery and Romance (Northern Intrigue Book 1)

• ASIN: B006R7FXFW
• ASIN: B006R7FXFW

Recessional: A Novel

In this remarkable novel, Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener draws on his unparalleled gift for storytelling, his deep understanding of American society, and his own life experiences to illuminate the challenges of aging and the folly of youth. As the new director of a Florida retirement home known as the Palms, Andy Zorn suffers no shortage of loving support from his “elders,” a group of five passionate, outspoken residents. Still, Andy’s shortcomings tear him apart. But when he meets an extraordinary young woman who has been forced to rebuild her life after suffering cri... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00H6JHORK
• ASIN: B00H6JHORK
• Manufacturer: The Dial Press

Our Souls at Night: A novel

• ASIN: B00PP3DNDI
• ASIN: B00PP3DNDI
• Manufacturer: Vintage

Night of Miracles: A Novel

The feel-good book of the year: a delightful novel of friendship, community, and the way small acts of kindness can change your life, by the bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv   Lucille Howard is getting on in years, but she stays busy. Thanks to the inspiration of her dearly departed friend Arthur Truluv, she has begun to teach baking classes, sharing the secrets to her delicious classic Southern yellow cake, the perfect pinwheel cookies, and other sweet essentials. Her classes have become so popular that she’s hired Iris, a new resident of Mason, Missouri, as an assistant. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07B7BC9KR
• ASIN: B07B7BC9KR
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

Pimsleur Spanish Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Latin American Spanish with Pimsleur Language Programs (1) (English and Spanish Edition)

Pimsleur® equals success. Just one 30-minute lesson a day gets you speaking and understanding like no other program.This course includes Lessons 1-16 from the Spanish Level 1 program - 8 hours of audio-only effective language learning with real-life spoken practice sessions. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. Topics include: greetings... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743550455
• ASIN: 0743550455
• ISBN: 0743550455
• Brand: Pimsleur
• Manufacturer: Pimsleur

Jack of Hearts: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series

A thief on the loose. A marriage proposal rejected. A dead body…And Jack's vacation is just getting started.Jack Stratton is heading south for some fun in the sun. Already nervous about introducing his girlfriend, Alice, to his parents, the last thing Jack needed was for the dog-sitter to cancel, forcing him to bring Lady, their one-hundred-and-twenty-pound King Shepherd, on the plane with them. The dog holds Jack responsible and wants payback. On top of everything, Jack is still waiting for Alice's answer to his marriage proposal.When his mother and the members of her neighborhood book club... [Read More]

• ASIN: B073WCJW1Y
• ASIN: B073WCJW1Y
• Manufacturer: Greyson Media, LLC

How to Say It to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders

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.

• ASIN: 0735203806
• ASIN: 0735203806
• ISBN: 0735203806
• Brand: Brand: Prentice Hall Press
• Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press

Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide

For the first time a book is available which clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda, the oldest healing system in the world. This beautifully illustrated text thoroughly explains the following: history & philosophy * basic principles, * diagnostic techniques * treatment * diet * medicinal usage of kitchen herbs & spices * first aid * first aid * food antidotes * and much more More than 50 concise charts, diagrams and tables are included, as well as a glossary and index in order to further clarify the text.

• ASIN: 0914955004
• ASIN: 0914955004
• ISBN: 0914955004
• Brand: 33 Books Co.
• Size: 175 pages, Paperback
• Manufacturer: Lotus Press

Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities

The cohousing "bible" by the US originators of the concept. A man's home is his castle. But demographic and economic changes haveturned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village – family, cooperation, community and a sense of belonging – within the context of 21st century life? Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing which is perfect for anyone who values their independence but longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0865716722
• ASIN: 0865716722
• ISBN: 0865716722
• Manufacturer: New Society Publishers

Senior Housing Marketing: How to Increase Your Occupancy and Stay Full

It’s challenging for senior citizens to sell their homes and move into retirement communities. But obviously they are doing it. Do you want them to relocate to your place or your competitor's? This book was written to help CEOs, CFOs, administrators, and marketing directors determine if their marketing teams are performing optimally with every single marketing encounter. Find out if your marketing team might be sabotaging potential sales. Discover new strategies to develop a strong and consistent occupancy marketing program. The strategies within this book will also provide your new or curre... [Read More]

• ASIN: 145642632X
• ASIN: 145642632X
• ISBN: 145642632X
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Enlightened Aging: Building Resilience for a Long, Active Life

A leading expert in the science of healthy aging, Dr. Eric B. Larson offers practical advice for growing old with resilience and foresight. More than just canned advice, Enlightened Aging proposes a path to resilience—one that’s proven to help many stave off disability until very old age. The steps on this path include pro-activity, acceptance, and building and maintaining good physical, mental, and social healthUsing inspiring stories from Dr. Larson’s experiences with study participants, patients, friends, and relatives, Enlightened Aging will help readers determine what their paths ca... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1442274360
• ASIN: 1442274360
• ISBN: 1442274360
• Brand: Rowman Littlefield
• Manufacturer: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Professional Spiritual & Pastoral Care: A Practical Clergy and Chaplain's Handbook

The first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral caregivers―a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.This essential resource integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities.Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1683362446
• ASIN: 1683362446
• ISBN: 1683362446
• Manufacturer: SkyLight Paths

Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century

“People who thought the 2008 financial collapse was over a long time ago need to meet the people Jessica Bruder got to know in this scorching, beautifully written, vivid, disturbing (and occasionally wryly funny) book.” —Rebecca SolnitFrom the beet fields of North Dakota to the campgrounds of California to Amazon’s CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older adults. These invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in RVs and modified vans, forming a growing commun... [Read More]

• ASIN: B06XH3D8VG
• ASIN: B06XH3D8VG
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

Senior Living : Senior Housing: Senior Retirement: The Best Places for Seniors to Retire to Cheaply, How to Find the Right Housing and Strategies for Living Comfortably

Would you love to live carefree and happy in your golden years? Whether you want to (1) discover great places to live in the USA and around the world that are inexpensive, (2) set your

• UPC: 589477082

Senior Living: Senior Housing: Senior Retirement: The Best Places For Seniors To Retire To Cheaply, How To Find The Right Housing And Strategies For Living Comfortably - eBook

Would you love to live carefree and happy in your golden years?Whether you want to (1) discover great places to live in the USA and around the world that are inexpensive, (2) set your home

• UPC: 392449901

Holistic Living in Life Plan Communities : Providing a Continuum of Care for Seniors

Discover whether a life plan community is right for you. This one-stop guided demystifies residential options for retirees; describes services, programs, and costs; and explores changing healthcare

• UPC: 626081982

The Path to Finding a Senior Living Community

The Path to Finding a Senior Living

• UPC: 913824914

Senior Living Communities : Operations Management and Marketing for Assisted Living, Congregate, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities

The demand for residential communities for seniors rises as the U.S. population continues to age. This growth means that new administrators and staff members often are learning by trial and error the complicated task of

• UPC: 6108735

Hang on to Your Stars : The First 90 Days: A Step-By-Step Employee Engagement Solution for the Senior Living Community

Hang on to Your Stars: The First 90 Days: A Step-By-Step Employee Engagement Solution for the Senior Living

• UPC: 240269757

Meet Will and Jake: Best Buds Forever (Paperback)

Will and Jake are best buds. They have a lot of fun together, and like a lot of the same things. They are different in some ways though. Jake was born with an extra chromosome.

• UPC: 198109290

Empowered Possibilities : Living Your Best Life at Any Age

Empowered Possibilities

• UPC: 53341332