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Home of the Red Fox    by J. A. Buxton
Price: $3.99 USD. 88310 words. Published on July 11, 2011. .

Sophia, who once excited gentlemen with her erotic fan dancing, ended her days alone in a dreary hotel room. The police discovered Franklin locked in a small shed, nearly starved to death. When multibillionaire William Walker opens his mansion for these and other elderly guests, even a century-old mystery, romantic intrigue, bigamy, and a serial killer can't disturb the safe haven he has created.
Friend of the Family    by Steve Nugent
Price: $1.99 USD. 3280 words. Published by JMS Books LLC  on July 25, 2011. .

Doris Campion's world is dull and banal, surrounded by the irritations and limitations of living in a seniors’ home. After a fellow resident's death, an enigmatic encounter with the woman's brother revives in Doris memories of the past and tempts her to consider the possibilities of a relationship. But would it be worth the cost?
Bingoed    by Patricia Rockwell
Price: $2.99 USD. 58660 words. Published by Cozy Cat Press  on July 27, 2011. .

Essie Cobb, 90-year-old senior sleuth, and her three pals--Opal, Marjorie, and Fay are on the trail of mystery. They're determined to find out why one of their fellow residents at the Happy Haven Assisted Living Facility suddenly fell into a coma after winning the grand prize of one dollar at the weekly Bingo game. And when these ladies make up their minds to do something--watch out!
A Collection of Short Stories - written by robots    by James Aldridge
Price: $0.99 USD. 23790 words. Published on August 11, 2011. .

Fascinating and intriguing short stories that deliver unexpected twists - plus a sample of the author’s upcoming horror novel, The Diary of P.F. Criggley. Discover true love, a global catastrophe, a boy who wants just one thing in life, an old man realizing his Golden Years, a worker who discovers he is not the man he thought he was, and a military weapon that does more than advertised.
Mapping the Maze, A Guide to Welfare for Elderly Immigrants    by HariKrishna Majmundar
Price: Free! 42510 words. Published on September 9, 2011. .

In this book I attempt to help immigrants to navigate the maze of rules and regulations they encounter when they approach the U.S. welfare system.
CNA To the Elderly Friendly Tips for New CNA's    by Pauletta Walters
Price: Free! 4780 words. Published on September 18, 2011. .

This book is not intended as a class for CNA certification. This book gives you, as a new caregiver, an inside look at what you new job may be like from one who has been there and done that.
Stay Tuned    by Lauren Clark
Price: $2.99 USD. 74730 words. Published on October 15, 2011. .

What happens when a #1 news team becomes the top story instead of reporting it?
Changing Minds    by Conrad Lovelle
Price: Free! 1180 words. Published on October 25, 2011. .

THis is a didactic narration written in an amusing way, which captivates the reader from start to finish on a rapid pace journey twisting and turning with imagery. It explains the lifespan development of neuronal (nerve) paths and the effect on the aging mind. Helpful for teaching people awareness of Ageism and an understanding of how to prevent it.
The Spirit in the Ink    by Mario Milosevic
Price: $1.99 USD. 3800 words. Published by Green Snake Publishing  on October 30, 2011. .

A lonely old tattoo artist gets a mysterious call in the middle of the night. A customer needs a tattoo urgently. The tattooist agrees, but when the customer arrives, he brings a strange aura with him, a mixture of danger and mystery. The tattoo artist recognizes death when he sees it, and before he finishes with this client, he will see a lot more of death than he ever thought possible.
The Mirror    by GlennAndSasha Gabriel
Price: Free! 730 words. Published on November 15, 2011. .

Growing old does not mean you have to give up your dreams... does it? With the help of an ancient mysterious object, one woman finds out. This is a 600 word short story.