Frank Carlson Library

At the heart of [this book] is [the author's] belief that although aging is an irreversible process, there are myriad things we can do to keep our minds and bodies in good working order through all phases of life. To that end, he draws on the new science of biogerontology (the biology of aging) as well as on the secrets of healthy longevity - diet, activity, and attitude - that he has gathered firsthand from cultures around the world. -Dust jacket....

Herculeah Jones has been reading aloud to Lionus Hunt, an elderly stroke victim who can only communicate by blinking his eyes. He seems to be trying to tell Herculeah something. What? Is it related to a murder that took place in the mansion's black tower years ago? And who is the creepy old lady who lives in the mansion?

The story of two people who, at the end of the road, discover that it's never too late to love. After losing his wife, Fred feels disturbed, confused and alone, so his daughter helps move him into a small apartment where he meets Elsa. From that moment on, everything changes. Elsa bursts into Fred's life like a whirlwind, determined to teach him that the time he has left to live, be it more or less, is precious and that he should enjoy it as he pleases....

"MacArthur Genius recipient Anne Basting lays out her pioneering discoveries in applying creativity to treating and interacting with those suffering from dementia, bringing to this otherwise dark world both light and joy"--

Takes a closer look at some of the myths of aging and discusses the ways that society deals with the aged in economic, political, social, and medical settings.

Unleash the Power of Pages! Pages is powerful software, and if you get a Mac, it's free. But let's face it: you've probably spent most of your life using Word-or if you were a renegade, WordPerfect. For a Mac user, Pages can make your documents really shine...but first you need to know how to use it. This guide will help! Instead of spending hundreds of pages on functions you probably will never use, it shows you what you really want to know: the...

Déjà Vu All Over Again When intrepid travel agency owner Emily Andrew-Miceli takes her band of tech-savvy seniors to France, they say "Bonjour" by cruising down the Seine River. Along for the ride are a colorful cast of cruise-goers, including four sales reps who are the crème de la crème of the cosmetic industry and a group of morticians looking for a little joie de vivre as they sort out business conflicts. But once a guest is found dead along...