Advanced Search

Search

Advanced Search

Jacket cover images copied to clipboard.

General Recommendations

Celebrating Seniors

By:

BPL_staff_adult

Burlington Public Library

Staff-created list

Celebrate Older-Adulthood throughout the month of June for Senior's Month and all year long with this list of novels with older adults as main character(s), non-fiction books, digital resources and community resources. @BurlONLibrary bplage

By:

BPL_staff_adult

Burlington Public Library

17 items

17 items

Celebrating Seniors in Ontario | Government of Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/celebrating-seniors-ontario

Web Resource

June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time when we recognize our amazing older Ontarians and the contributions they have made in communities across the province. The 2022 theme is Stay Active, Connected, and Safe. June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time when we recognize our amazing older Ontarians and the contributions they have made in communities across the province. The 2022 theme is Stay Active, Connected, and Safe. Show less

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Age Is Just A Number : 101 Tales of Humor & Wisdom for Life After 60

Book - 2020

These stories from dynamic, active people over 60 prove the adage that age is just a number. Whether they’re relaxing at home or traveling the world, married or single, working or retired, these folks do it all. These stories from dynamic, active people over 60 prove the adage that age is just a number. Whether they’re relaxing at home or traveling the world, married or single, working or retired, these folks do it all. Show less

These stories from dynamic, active people over 60 prove the adage that age is just a number. Whether they’re relaxing at home or traveling the world, married or single, working or retired, these folks do it all. These stories from dynamic, active people over 60 prove the adage that age is just a number. Whether they’re relaxing at home or traveling the world, married or single, working or retired, these folks do it all. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Brothers of Auschwitz

by Adler, Malka

Unknown - 2020

"Dov and Yitzhak live in a small village in the mountains of Hungary, isolated both from the world and from the horrors of the war. But one day in 19...Show more "Dov and Yitzhak live in a small village in the mountains of Hungary, isolated both from the world and from the horrors of the war. But one day in 1944, everything changes. The Nazis storm the homes of the Jewish villagers and inform them they have one hour. One hour before the train will take them to Auschwitz. Six decades later, from the safety of their living rooms at home in Israel, the brothers finally break their silence to a friend who will never let their stories be forgotten."--Publisher. Show less

"Dov and Yitzhak live in a small village in the mountains of Hungary, isolated both from the world and from the horrors of the war. But one day in 19...Show more "Dov and Yitzhak live in a small village in the mountains of Hungary, isolated both from the world and from the horrors of the war. But one day in 1944, everything changes. The Nazis storm the homes of the Jewish villagers and inform them they have one hour. One hour before the train will take them to Auschwitz. Six decades later, from the safety of their living rooms at home in Israel, the brothers finally break their silence to a friend who will never let their stories be forgotten."--Publisher. Show less

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Still With It!

Still With It!

The Funny Side of Growing Older

by Buckman, Peter

Book - 2019

A heartfelt and humorous guide of over 200 A-to-Z sage wisdoms filled with the unfiltered opinions and preoccupations of seniors today. A heartfelt and humorous guide of over 200 A-to-Z sage wisdoms filled with the unfiltered opinions and preoccupations of seniors today. Show less

A heartfelt and humorous guide of over 200 A-to-Z sage wisdoms filled with the unfiltered opinions and preoccupations of seniors today. A heartfelt and humorous guide of over 200 A-to-Z sage wisdoms filled with the unfiltered opinions and preoccupations of seniors today. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Getting Wise About Getting Old

Getting Wise About Getting Old

Debunking Myths About Aging

Book - 2020

Getting Wise about Getting Old paints an accurate and nuanced portrait of old age. In it, experts debunk persistent stereotypes about aging on a broad array of social issues. Getting Wise about Getting Old paints an accurate and nuanced portrait of old age. In it, experts debunk persistent stereotypes about aging on a broad array of social issues. Show less

Getting Wise about Getting Old paints an accurate and nuanced portrait of old age. In it, experts debunk persistent stereotypes about aging on a broad array of social issues. Getting Wise about Getting Old paints an accurate and nuanced portrait of old age. In it, experts debunk persistent stereotypes about aging on a broad array of social issues. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Fitness Hacks for Over 50

Fitness Hacks for Over 50

300 Easy Ways to Incorporate Exercise Into your Life

by Fetters, K. Aleisha

Book - 2020

"Being active and in shape helps you sleep, keeps you strong and healthy, and improves balance, your social life-and even your sex life! We all know ...Show more "Being active and in shape helps you sleep, keeps you strong and healthy, and improves balance, your social life-and even your sex life! We all know exercise is good for us, but time, money, age, and inertia often keep us stuck on the couch. But you don't need to join a gym-or even leave your house-to get fit and healthy! In Fitness Hacks for over 50, you'll discover quick and attainable tips and strategies to maintain (or increase) your fitness and strength at any point in your life. These simple, easy-to-do movements and activities that just take a few minutes a day makes it easy and friction-free to look and feel better, regardless of your age and abilities"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

"Being active and in shape helps you sleep, keeps you strong and healthy, and improves balance, your social life-and even your sex life! We all know ...Show more "Being active and in shape helps you sleep, keeps you strong and healthy, and improves balance, your social life-and even your sex life! We all know exercise is good for us, but time, money, age, and inertia often keep us stuck on the couch. But you don't need to join a gym-or even leave your house-to get fit and healthy! In Fitness Hacks for over 50, you'll discover quick and attainable tips and strategies to maintain (or increase) your fitness and strength at any point in your life. These simple, easy-to-do movements and activities that just take a few minutes a day makes it easy and friction-free to look and feel better, regardless of your age and abilities"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules

by Ingelman-Sundberg, Catharina

Book - 2014

79-year-old Martha Anderson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an armchair and ...Show more 79-year-old Martha Anderson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an armchair and is determined to fund her way to a much more exciting life-style. Along with her four oldest friends - otherwise known as the League of Pensioners - Martha decides to rebel against all of the rules imposed upon them and together, they cause an uproar with their antics. Show less

79-year-old Martha Anderson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an armchair and ...Show more 79-year-old Martha Anderson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an armchair and is determined to fund her way to a much more exciting life-style. Along with her four oldest friends - otherwise known as the League of Pensioners - Martha decides to rebel against all of the rules imposed upon them and together, they cause an uproar with their antics. Show less

All copies in use. Availability details

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Successful Aging

Successful Aging

A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

by Levitin, Daniel J.

eBook - 2020

This book provides a new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise. This book provides a new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise. Show less

This book provides a new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise. This book provides a new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise. Show less

Check availability

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

by Lyons, Annie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

"It's never too late to start living. . Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completel...Show more "It's never too late to start living. . Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world- all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn't going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of color and sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley, afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose's new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood, of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?"- Provided by Publisher Show less

"It's never too late to start living. . Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completel...Show more "It's never too late to start living. . Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world- all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn't going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of color and sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley, afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose's new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood, of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?"- Provided by Publisher Show less

Check availability

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

How to Age Without Getting Old

How to Age Without Getting Old

The Steps You Can Take Today to Stay Young for the Rest of your Life

by Meyer, Joyce

Book - 2021

Be empowered and equip yourself with tools to live a full and fruitful life at any age with renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Be empowered and equip yourself with tools to live a full and fruitful life at any age with renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Show less

Be empowered and equip yourself with tools to live a full and fruitful life at any age with renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Be empowered and equip yourself with tools to live a full and fruitful life at any age with renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Love Story of Missy Carmichael

The Love Story of Missy Carmichael

by Morrey, Beth

Large Print - 2020

Missy is a lonely, reserved, older woman reflecting upon her life and her losses. She begins to meet people in her neighborhood as she slowly overcomes her insecurities with the help of a dog and her new acquaintances. Missy is a lonely, reserved, older woman reflecting upon her life and her losses. She begins to meet people in her neighborhood as she slowly overcomes her insecurities with the help of a dog and her new acquaintances. Show less

Missy is a lonely, reserved, older woman reflecting upon her life and her losses. She begins to meet people in her neighborhood as she slowly overcomes her insecurities with the help of a dog and her new acquaintances. Missy is a lonely, reserved, older woman reflecting upon her life and her losses. She begins to meet people in her neighborhood as she slowly overcomes her insecurities with the help of a dog and her new acquaintances. Show less

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Switch

The Switch

by O'Leary, Beth

Book - 2020

When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's...Show more When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some overdue rest. Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She'd like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen. Once Leena learns of Eileen's romantic predicament, she proposes a solution: a two-month swap. Eileen can live in London and look for love. Meanwhile Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire. But with gossiping neighbors and difficult family dynamics to navigate up north, and trendy London flatmates and online dating to contend with in the city, stepping into one another's shoes proves more difficult than either of them expected. Show less

When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's...Show more When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some overdue rest. Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She'd like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen. Once Leena learns of Eileen's romantic predicament, she proposes a solution: a two-month swap. Eileen can live in London and look for love. Meanwhile Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire. But with gossiping neighbors and difficult family dynamics to navigate up north, and trendy London flatmates and online dating to contend with in the city, stepping into one another's shoes proves more difficult than either of them expected. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

by Patrick, Phaedra

Book - 2016

Finding a mysterious charm bracelet among his late wife's possessions, sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper breaks from his routine life for the first time s...Show more Finding a mysterious charm bracelet among his late wife's possessions, sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper breaks from his routine life for the first time since her death and embarks on a quest to learn about his wife's life before their marriage, a journey that leads to unexpected self-discoveries Show less

Finding a mysterious charm bracelet among his late wife's possessions, sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper breaks from his routine life for the first time s...Show more Finding a mysterious charm bracelet among his late wife's possessions, sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper breaks from his routine life for the first time since her death and embarks on a quest to learn about his wife's life before their marriage, a journey that leads to unexpected self-discoveries Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

How the Penguins Saved Veronica

How the Penguins Saved Veronica

by Prior, Hazel

Large Print - 2020

"A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it's never too late to be the person you want to be i...Show more "A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it's never too late to be the person you want to be in this rich, heartwarming story from the acclaimed author of Ellie and the Harpmaker. Eighty-five-year-old Veronica McCreedy is estranged from her family and wants to find a worthwhile cause to leave her fortune to. When she sees a documentary about penguins being studied in Antarctica, she tells the scientists she's coming to visit-and won't take no for an answer. Shortly after arriving, she convinces the reluctant team to rescue an orphaned baby penguin. He becomes part of life at the base, and Veronica's closed heart starts to open. Her grandson, Patrick, follows Veronica to Antarctica to make one last attempt to get to know his grandmother. Together, Veronica, Patrick, and even the scientists learn what family, love, and connection are all about"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

"A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it's never too late to be the person you want to be i...Show more "A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it's never too late to be the person you want to be in this rich, heartwarming story from the acclaimed author of Ellie and the Harpmaker. Eighty-five-year-old Veronica McCreedy is estranged from her family and wants to find a worthwhile cause to leave her fortune to. When she sees a documentary about penguins being studied in Antarctica, she tells the scientists she's coming to visit-and won't take no for an answer. Shortly after arriving, she convinces the reluctant team to rescue an orphaned baby penguin. He becomes part of life at the base, and Veronica's closed heart starts to open. Her grandson, Patrick, follows Veronica to Antarctica to make one last attempt to get to know his grandmother. Together, Veronica, Patrick, and even the scientists learn what family, love, and connection are all about"-- Provided by publisher. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

An Elderly Lady Is up to No Good

An Elderly Lady Is up to No Good

Stories

by Tursten, Helene

Book - 2018

Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and no qualms about a little murder. This funny, irreverent story collection by...Show more Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and no qualms about a little murder. This funny, irreverent story collection by Helene Tursten, author of the Irene Huss investigations, features two-never-before translated stories that will keep you laughing all the way to the retirement home. Show less

Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and no qualms about a little murder. This funny, irreverent story collection by...Show more Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and no qualms about a little murder. This funny, irreverent story collection by Helene Tursten, author of the Irene Huss investigations, features two-never-before translated stories that will keep you laughing all the way to the retirement home. Show less

All copies in use. Availability details

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

IPad for Seniors in Easy Steps

IPad for Seniors in Easy Steps

by Vandome, Nick

Book - 2020

Handbook coverage includes how to: choose the right model for you; navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures; customize the iPad for your needs; master Se...Show more Handbook coverage includes how to: choose the right model for you; navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures; customize the iPad for your needs; master Settings and apps to stay organized; find, download and explore apps; use your iPad when travelling; email, share photos and video chat for free; access and share your music, books and videos; stay in touch with family members; access your documents from anywhere; master Siri, and the new features in the latest version. Presented in larger type for easier reading. Show less

Handbook coverage includes how to: choose the right model for you; navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures; customize the iPad for your needs; master Se...Show more Handbook coverage includes how to: choose the right model for you; navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures; customize the iPad for your needs; master Settings and apps to stay organized; find, download and explore apps; use your iPad when travelling; email, share photos and video chat for free; access and share your music, books and videos; stay in touch with family members; access your documents from anywhere; master Siri, and the new features in the latest version. Presented in larger type for easier reading. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Growing Young

Growing Young

How Friendship, Kindness, and Optimism Can Help You Live to 100

by Zaraska, Marta

Book - 2020

This book explores, in addition to healthy nutrition and physical activity, deepening friendships, practicing empathy and contemplating your purpose in life can improve your lifespan. This book explores, in addition to healthy nutrition and physical activity, deepening friendships, practicing empathy and contemplating your purpose in life can improve your lifespan. Show less

This book explores, in addition to healthy nutrition and physical activity, deepening friendships, practicing empathy and contemplating your purpose in life can improve your lifespan. This book explores, in addition to healthy nutrition and physical activity, deepening friendships, practicing empathy and contemplating your purpose in life can improve your lifespan. Show less

Available in some locations

Place hold

Add to My For Later Shelf On my shelf

Powered by BiblioCommons.

BiblioCore: app05 Version 9.24.0 Last updated 2024/07/16 10:29

[]

[]

To Top