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Publisher
FitFlix Productions
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (68 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Older and Much Wiser Workout is a gentle, safe workout that is perfect for beginners or those that have not been exercising regularly. All of the exercises are done either standing or sitting on a chair. No lying on the floor. This fun, well rounded workout includes the four vital components of fitness. You may mix and match these different sections depending on how much time you have and how you are feeling each day.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
. It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A local news legend is on the hunt for a sensational headline, and soon the gang are hot on the trail of two murders, ten years apart. To make matters worse, a new nemesis pays Elizabeth a visit, presenting her with a deadly mission: kill or be killed. While Elizabeth grapples with her conscience...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 50 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This program will give the nursing assistant the necessary information to increase and maintain mobility through client/resident incentives and the use of many assistive devices. Learn correct transfer techniques and elements of good body mechanics. An Appropriate for ALL healthcare environments.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Adapted gardening expert Toni Gattone shares her proven methods for your favorite hobby easier on your aging body in The Lifelong Gardener. Inspired by her own physical needs, Master Gardener Gattone shares simple solutions -- from vertical growing to bins on wheels -- that will help you work smarter, not harder. And her message of empowerment will stir you to find joy in your garden for years to come." -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Jane Adams
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 198 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Good balance and a strong body are essential for living an active independent life, and to prevent falls. This DVD has a wide variety of exercises to strengthen your entire body and improve your balance. Drawing on traditional exercises, with Tai Chi, yoga, and dance based movements, you'll challenge your balance in many different ways to help you function at your best.--from container.
27) We spread
Author
Publisher
Scout Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First Scout Press hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
289 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Penny, an artist, has lived in the same apartment for decades, surrounded by the artifacts and keepsakes of her long life. She is resigned to the mundane rituals of old age, until things start to slip. Before her longtime partner passed away years earlier, provisions were made, unbeknownst to her, for a room in a unique long-term care residence, where Penny finds herself after one too many "incidents." Initially, surrounded by peers, conversing,...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Language
English
Description
Just ten minutes a day of these modified stretches is guaranteed to help you improve your mobility without pain or injury. Stretching for 50+ is filled with safe, easy routines for any age. Learn warm-ups and cool-downs, use tools like a strap, therapy balls and foam rollers, and discover plenty of other fitness tips to keep you moving.
30) Our Gen: a novel
Author
Language
English
Description
The Gen--short for Sexagenarian--is an upscale fifty-five-plus community located in the bucolic suburbs of Philadelphia. Main character Cynthia befriends the Gen's two other Black residents, Bloc and Tish, as well as Lavia, who everyone assumes is from India. They regularly convene to smoke weed, line dance, and debate politics and philosophy as the wine goes down like silk. Their camaraderie is exhilarating. But beneath the fun and froth, storms...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 34 min., 39 sec.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Oral health and hygiene are a vital part of care for each elderly client. This program will provide you with the necessary procedures for completing an oral exam and will discuss specific conditions and diseases of the mouth. Learn how to recognize and manage these oral issues.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 180 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Domestic violence and abuse of the elderly can happen anywhere in big cities, small towns and the suburbs. It is a shameful problem, but unfortunately not a unique or new problem. Includes guidelines specific to healthcare.
Author
Publisher
New York
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
294 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A groundbreaking exploration of what it means to be a late bloomer in a culture obsessed with SAT scores and early success, and how finding one's way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness.We live in a society where kids and parents are obsessed with early achievement, from getting perfect scores on SATs to getting into Ivy League colleges to landing an amazing job at Google or Facebook--or even better, creating a...
34) Rough diamond
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (297 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follows the adventures of an aging criminal who uses disguises to fool people and carry out his crimes.
35) Calendar Girls
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A life-affirming documentary about Florida's most dedicated dance team for women over 60. Recognizable by their wild and wacky costumes, The Calendar Girls perform at over 100 events each year. Through revealing conversations and choreographed dance sequences, the film captures the delicate balance these women strike between family, home, and dance.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 24 min.) : digital, stereo., sound, color
Language
English
Description
Encouraging our aging adult population to work towards optimal health through physical fitness, this lively film features a group of seniors called the "U of Agers" who meet twice a week at the University of Alberta to learn and rehearse a series of gymnastics activities. The U of Agers are just "ordinary" people trying to do "extraordinary" things and confirm that if they can do gymnastics, then others in Canada have the potential to excel at whatever...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Part self-help book and part memoir, this guide demonstrates how to embrace change and learn what you're capable of at any age through motivation techniques, fitness and nutrition fundamentals, and how to find and contribute to a community of support"--
Series
Publisher
Endless Graphic
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A full-body cardio work out with a fun Latin flair will help you burn fat and lose inches without putting stress on your body or joints. Contains a full work out and quick workout.
Series
Publisher
Endless Graphic
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An effective alternative to conventional exercise if you have never exercised, cannot stand for a prolonged amount of time, or are just returning to a fitness routine. Also challenging for those who want to exercise in limited space, such as the office.
Publisher
BayView Fitness
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 66 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Presents two stress-reducing, muscle-stretching yoga workouts for beginners and active older adults. The first workout introduces basic sitting yoga poses to increase flexibility and to relax the body and mind. The second workout is performed while standing, using a chair for support.
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