Mid-life can also be the time when we may need to start caring for parents whose health is less robust.

Our LifeGuides books offer a wealth of practical information and advice from leading experts, on how to get the best out of this stage of life and the years to come.

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Caring for a Parent in Later Life

When our parents reach an age where they are less able to cope with life, we need to offer support and to take responsibility for their well-being.

This guide looks at that transition and at other age-related issues, including:

• levels of care, and how it might be provided;
• housing options, including home adaptations, sheltered accommodation and care homes;
• pensions, benefits and legal matters; and
• health problems, hospitals, elder abuse and end-of-life issues.

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Publication: 7 February 2008 
Pages: 224
ISBN 978-1-84598-027-6  £8.99

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How to Thrive Past 55

We are all living longer lives – and we want to remain fit and active for as long as possible. How to Thrive Past 55 presents the facts, direct from the scientists, about how to achieve this – often by making simple changes to our lifestyle. And best of all, it tells us that it’s never too late.

This book offers the sort of down-to-earth advice that anyone can benefit from, including:

• the case for exercise;
• diet, alcohol and smoking;
• retaining brain power;
• the life-threatening conditions of later life;
• complementary therapies; plus,
• the scientists’ top tips for ageing well.

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Publication: 7 February 2008
Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-1-84598-029-0  £8.99

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Making Your Money Work for Your Future

It’s never too late to take charge of your finances - even if you’re in your 50s, and even if you’ve never got your head round them before. The older you are, the more important it is to start planning. And if you take action now, you’ll be well set up for the long life ahead of you.

This guide, by Paul Lewis, the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Money Box, explains how to:

• boost income and cut spending;
• sort out pensions, tax and savings;
• cope with major life events such as redundancy or divorce; and
• use your money in the most advantageous way.

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Publication: 3 April 2008
Pages: 240 
ISBN 978-1-84598-028-3  £8.99

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Working at 50+

Despite new laws banning age discrimination in employment, getting a job – and staying employed – once we’re 50 or over can be very difficult.

Working at 50+ is full of ideas on how to find work when you’ve passed 50. It suggests ways of making age and experience an advantage rather than a drawback, and how to stay employed – not first in line for redundancy – if you are currently working.

It explains how to:

• use the internet for searches and applications;
• network;
• match your skills-set to the job;
• get chosen for and perform well at interview;
• demystify employment rights;
• maximise your potential in a new job or career; and
• become self-employed.

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Publication: 7 February 2008
Pages: 240
ISBN: 978-1-84598-026-9  £8.99