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Older Americans Month

Just because you're getting older doesn't mean you can't continue to learn, be active and have fun! Check out these titles to help you as you continue on life's exciting journey!

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  • 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…
    eBook, 2020[United States] : Skyhorse, 2020. — eBook hoopla
  • Retirement does not mean retirement from life. It can be a time of fulfillment, activism, and contribution. The men and women profiled in this book are focused outward, repairing problems and contributing to others through their communities, their…
    Book, 2020Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2020] — 646.7909 REE
  • Retire and Go!

    Two Seniors and a Year of Slow Travel on a Budget

    Firlik, Russ,
    This memoir details the author's personal travel experience and includes insights and instructions for the thrifty long-term traveler. It will inspire others to dream big and plan their own adventures, while helping them with the practical details…
    Book, 2022Jefferson, North Carolina : Toplight, 2022. — 646.79 FIR
  • Full-color, clear, and readable tasks show you how to get the most out of Zoom and other video chat platforms. Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how to host and participate in video chats with friends and family.
    Book, 2021[Indianapolis, Indiana] : Que, [2021] — 005.17137 MIL
  • When Lydia takes a job running the Senior Citizens' Social Club three afternoons a week, she assumes she'll be spending her time drinking tea and playing gentle games of cards. The members of the Social Club, however, are not at all what Lydia was…
    Large Print, 2024[Waterville, ME] : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2024. — LP F POO
  • Confused by Medicare? Get answers from Maximize Your Medicare, an informative guide by nationally recognized expert Jae W. Oh. Maximize Your Medicare helps readers understand how and what to choose when deciding on Medicare options.
    eBook, 2024[United States] : Allworth, 2024. — eBook hoopla
  • 100 Funny Short Stories for Seniors and the Elderly

    Funny and Inspiring Short Novels and Essays to Stimulate the Mind. Crazy Trivia Stories for Adults

    Stahl, Christian,
    Some say laughter is the best medicine against ageism. Many elderly people tend to view nursing homes as a boring and stressful environment. Laughter has proven itself to be a natural form of medicine that is available to everyone. Humorous stories…
    eBook, 2023[United States] : Midealuck Publishing, 2023. — eBook hoopla
  • Honest Aging

    An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life

    Leipzig, Rosanne M., 1951-
    The author is a geriatrician who provides readers with inside information about the aging process. She details what to expect, what's normal and what's not, and what options there are when adapting to getting older
    eBook, 2023Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023.
  • Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

    Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life

    Burns, Jim, 1953-
    If you're one of the millions of adults struggling with the grief and complex considerations of living in an empty nest, author and motivational speaker Jim Burns' much-anticipated "Finding Joy in the Empty Nest" will remind you that--with some…
    Audiobook CD, 2022Grand Haven, MI : Brilliance Audio, 2022. — 646.7008 BUR
  • The Alzheimer's Revolution

    An Evidence-based Lifestyle Program to Build Cognitive Resilience and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

    Keon, Joseph,
    A scientific and evidence-based lifestyle program designed to build cognitive resilience to help reduce the risk and even prevent Alzheimer's disease through 7 key lifestyle factors. The Alzheimer's Revolution challenges the misguided and…
    Book, 2022[Hobart, New York] : Hatherleigh Press, [2022] — 616.8311 KEO
  • Fitness Freedom for Seniors

    15-minute Strength Training Workouts to Reclaim Your Balance, Energy, and Confidence

    Jacobs, Jackie
    You'll see how simple it is to live a healthy, pain-free life in your golden years with this easy-to-follow guide, which will show you how you can look and feel decades younger with these senior-friendly strength-training workouts.
    Book, 2022[s. l.] ; [place of publication not identified] [2022]. — 613.713 JAC
  • Living the RV Life

    Your Ultimate Guide to Life on the Road

    Bennett, Marc,
    Whether you're downsizing or thrill-seeking--or anything in between--find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road. Do you love traveling? Meeting new people…
    Book, 2018New York : Adams Media, 2018. — 910 BEN
  • The Travel Bucket List

    Dream Up Your Next Big Adventure

    For trips of a lifetime, look no further. Here you'll find the ancient sights and modern marvels that no traveler should miss. The natural wonders and wildlife watching adventures from which dreams are made.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024. — 910.202 TRA
  • Cross-train your brain. All it takes is ten to fifteen minutes a day of playing the right games. Exercising your brain is like exercising your body-with the right program, you can keep your brain young, strong, agile, and adaptable. Organized on an…
    eBook, 2021[United States] : Workman Publishing Company, 2021. — eBook hoopla
  • Cook Smart, Eat Well

    Mayo Clinic Recipes and Strategies for Healthy Living

    Welper, Jennifer,
    Mayo Clinic’s Wellness Executive Chef brings you her expert tips, strategies, and more than 100 recipes to make healthy cooking at home more flavorful, less time-consuming, and a routine part of a healthy lifestyle.
    Book, 2022Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2022] — 641.563 WEL
  • When is your age considered "old"? What three health-promoting characteristics make up the foundation of healthy old age? What is your "locus of control" and why is it so important to have one? These and other questions are answered in this first…
    Streaming Video, 2015[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2015.
  • As America's good-life guide for grownups, the award-winning AARP The Magazine offers in-depth celebrity interviews, moving profiles, columns written by experts in their fields, features on health and finances, travel, food, consumer interest…
    Magazine, 2003–Washington, D.C. : AARP, c2003-
  • Radiant Rebellion

    Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell

    Walrond, Karen,
    Join Karen Walrond, author of The Lightmaker's Manifesto, in this intriguing investigation into how we can reclaim aging, cultivate joy, and resist ageism. Through conversations with social workers and neurologists, activists and clergy, Walrond…
    Streaming Audiobook, 2023[United States] : Tantor Media, Inc., 2023. — eAudiobook hoopla