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Art of aging : a doctor's prescription for well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18050
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Random House , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An incident in the subway; How we age : body and mind; Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey; Making choices; Three who overcame; A friendship in letters; Adding centuries to our years; Drinking from the fountain of youth; Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age; A coda for aging
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Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
302 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Aging - psychology
Aging - physiology
Aged
Life Style
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
An incident in the subway
How we age : body and mind
Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey
Making choices
Three who overcame
A friendship in letters
Adding centuries to our years
Drinking from the fountain of youth
Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age
A coda for aging
ISBN
9781400064779
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007

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Be fit for life : a guide to successful aging : a wellness, weight management and fitness program you can live with

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18878
Gambert, Steven R. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Gambert, Steven R
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Weight Loss
Aging
Physical Education and Training
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Nutrition
Diet
Stress, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
ISBN
9789814273091
9814273090
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010

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Birdsong

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123321
Flett, Julie. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Kids , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 F615 2019
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.
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Author
Flett, Julie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
[48 unnumbered pages] : col. ill; 27 cm
Subjects
Loss
Friends
Intergenerational Relations
Bereavement
Grief
Child
Aged
First Nations
Popular Work
Pictorial Works
Abstract
When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love aof nature and art. As the season change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781771644730
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 F615 2019

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Caregiver's guide for Canadians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21235
Lauber, Rick. North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Lauber, Rick
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Self-Counsel Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
139 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Adult Children
Parents
Family Relations
Home Nursing
Self Care
Housing for the Elderly
Popular Work
ISBN
9781770400405
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010

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Chair yoga for seniors over 60 : gently build strength, flexibility, energy and mental fitness in just 2 weeks to improve your quality of life and grow older gracefully

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124434
Chapshaw Publications. United States: [Condor Maple Press] , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C467 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Chair yoga for seniors over sixty
Author
Chapshaw Publications
Place of Publication
United States
Publisher
[Condor Maple Press]
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Movement Techniques
Exercise therapy - methods
Aged - physiology
Physical Fitness
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9798987206034
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C467 2022

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Healthy eating for seniors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18129
British Columbia Ministry of Health, ActNowBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia Ministry of Health , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862hc 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health
ActNowBC
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
vi, 181 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Nutrition
Cookery
Aged
Aged, 80 and Over
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 N9 B862hc 2007
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/2038E757D68E49D5DC8C3CD0061E8E1B/pdf/hefs_chinese.pdf
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/healthyeating/

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A matter of death and life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123325
Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Yalom, Irvin D.
Yalom, Marilyn
Place of Publication
Stanford, CA
Publisher
Redwood Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Grief
Loss
Love
Spouses
Adaptation, Psychological
Aging
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781503613768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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The menopause solution

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121071
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. Books , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP580 M547 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Contents:; Getting a head start on menopause -- Menopause basics. What is menopause? ; When menopause comes too early ; Body changes from head to toe -- Navigating the changes. Hot flashes and night sweats ; Moods and you ; When you can't sleep ; Changes in your sexual life and health ; Incontinenc…
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Alternate Title
Mayo Clinic, the menopause solution
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Faubion, Stephanie S.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc. Books
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 335 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Menopause
Middle Aged
Women's Health
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Getting a head start on menopause -- Menopause basics. What is menopause? ; When menopause comes too early ; Body changes from head to toe -- Navigating the changes. Hot flashes and night sweats ; Moods and you ; When you can't sleep ; Changes in your sexual life and health ; Incontinence and other pelvic problems -- Taking control of your symptoms. Weight management ; Hormones and other prescription therapies ; Complementary and integrative medicine -- Health in menopause and beyond. Caring for your breasts ; Keeping your bones strong ; Protecting your heart ; Your brain and menopause ; Taking care of your body ; An ounce of prevention ; Embracing the image in the mirror ; Finding balance and happiness.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
At head of title: Mayo Clinic.
"A doctor's guide to: relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy!" - Cover.
ISBN
9780848746759
0848746759
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP580 M547 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Move for life! : easy to do, stay healthy activities for older adults

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ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
ActNowBC
BC Recreation and Parks Association
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
ActNowBC
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Health Promotion
Physical Fitness
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Adult
Aged
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QT255 M935 2010
Website Notes
2nd URL leads to the Exercise chart
Read Online
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/activeaging/physical/move_for_life.html
http://www.seniorsbc.ca/documents/pdf/Move-for-Life-Exercise-Chart.pdf

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My mother, your mother : embracing "slow medicine" : the compassionate approach to caring for your aging loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21013
McCullough, Dennis M. New York, NY: Harper , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCullough, Dennis M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiii, 263 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Aging
Adult Children
Family
Caregivers
Health Services for the Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780061243035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009

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No-nonsense meditation book : a scientist's guide to the power of meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124421
Laureys, Steven. London, UK: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 L383n 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Laureys, Steven
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Yoga
Aged - Nutrition
Popular Work
ISBN
9781472980496
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM427 L383n 2021

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Patients' guide to cancer in older adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20688
Shapiro, Gary R, Browner, Ilene S. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P298s 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Johns Hopkins patients' guide to cancer in older adults
Author
Shapiro, Gary R
Browner, Ilene S
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 187 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins patients' guide
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatric Assessment
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763774295
0763774294
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 P298s 2012

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Skin care and repair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14412
Voelker, Rebecca. [Boston, MA]: Harvard Health Publications , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR140 S628 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Voelker, Rebecca
Corporate Author
Harvard Medical School
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Harvard Health Publications
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Skin Care
Skin Aging
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Laser Surgery
Cosmetic Techniques
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR140 S628 2002

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