Linda Rhodes

A lovely small volume of wonderful poetry from across the ages.

The poets range from Elizabeth Barrett Browning (obviously), to Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Amy Lowell, Emily Dickenson, Mark Van Doren, Robert Burns, Ezra Pound, Langston Hughes, Sara Teasdale, Archibald MacLeish, so many more. I love this book.

Let me quote my favorite:

Jenny kiss'd me when we met,
Jumping from the chair she sat in;
Time, you thief, who love to get
Sweets into your list, put that in!
Say I'm weary, say I'm sad,
Say that health and wealth have miss'd me.
Say I'm growing old, but add,
Jenny kiss'd me.
--Leigh Hunt.… (más)

CAREGIVING AS YOUR PARENTS AGE
The Complete Guide to Helping Your Parents Age Gracefully, Happily, and Healthfully
Dr. Linda Rhodes

Offering simple strategies, invaluable resources, and sensible advice, Caregiving as Your Parents Age is a beneficial guide to handling the many problems and concerns that can arise during this challenging time—for you and your parents—including:
• Dealing with the physical and mental aspects of aging
• Spotting signs of strokes, heart attacks, and common diseases
• Managing the confusing health care maze and saving money on prescription drugs
• Understanding home health care and know what your parents need
• Making your home safe and senior-friendly
• Finding community and transportation services
• Help on assisted living and a range of housing options
• Advice on end-of-life matters and hospices
• Learning the basics of living wills, powers of attorney, and guardianship
• Getting the most from VA benefits and long term-care insurance
• How to reduce stress, resentment, and anger… (más)