This book presents easy-to-follow Qigong exercises and key nutritional information that can help older people, who may be frail or have limited mobility, to improve and maintain their health and mobility, and to address symptoms associated with dementia. Accompanying illustrations guide the reader through each exercise.
The story explores the unexpected friendship between Ben, who is escaping a troubled marriage, and Will, an octogenarian psychiatrist. After a near-fatal incident, Will saves Ben and reveals a long-buried secret from his past, shared through his adolescent journal. This journey takes Ben back to the Great Depression, uncovering themes of trauma, healing, and the impact of the past on the present. Their bond not only aids Ben in his personal crisis but also allows Will to confront his own longstanding struggles.