Surviving the OLD FOLKS' HOME - Couverture souple

Jones, H B

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1717358101 ISBN 13 : 9781717358103

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

Living in an “Old Folks Home,” can be a joy. However, there’s a lot more to it than walkers, canes, and power chairs, so don’t assume this geriatric crowd is dull. If you’re a writer, the events playing out right in front of you is such prime material—to observe and record in print. The author was a happy mountaineer until he began noticing that his age-related health issues were worsening, and decided he needed to be closer to family and medical facilities. That’s why he moved into an old folks home down in the flatlands. But what a different world it was! The contrast with his previous lifestyle was so stark that he rebelliously responded: first by resuming his active life style as much as he was able, and second, by writing what he witnessed, in a light and humorous tone, perhaps as a bit of comedy relief. He brings to life for you amusing dialogs overheard, compelling events and drama, and intriguing relationships, illustrating brilliantly a-slice-of- daily-life perspective in this senior living community. This book also considers the more serious realities of getting old, including memory loss and mental illness. It reports what to expect in a senior community, and offers useful information on how to evaluate a senior housing facility. While succinctly encapsulating the realities of aging, the author’s hilarious vignettes and injections of dry humor are sure to bring smiles to readers’ faces.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author H.B. Jones is a retired high school Spanish teacher, great grandfather of four, and the former owner of way too many skis from his fairly recent ski-mountaineering days. Having moved from his mountain home, Jones now lives in a senior living community—his third one, and feels like a square peg. Except for not being able to drive because of macular degeneration, Jones is still quite active with hiking, walking, swimming, and frequent visits to the nearby gym. He also spends a lot of time perfecting his ballroom dance moves at the local Arthur Murray dance center. It’s not mountaineering, but it is a lot safer.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1717358101
• ISBN 13: 9781717358103
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 182
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg