AgingAmericA Newsletter

SEPT 1997 - MATURE MARKET RESOURCES - PAGE 2

05 - PsychosocialIntervention in Long-Term Care. Advancedtechniques for assessing and intervening with psychosocial problems inlong-term care is the focus of the new book, "Psychosocial Interventionin Long-Term Care" by Gary Hartz and Michael Splain ($49.95, Haworth Press,New York, NY, USA, 1997). Discover common mental disorders in LTC, basiccounseling techniques, and three major types of psychiatric medication.Readers will learn how to use the Geriatric Depression Scale and the MiniMental Status Exam which screen for depression and dementia. For more information,contact Haworth via voicemail at 1-800-429-6784, or e-mail at "getinfo@haworth.com" 

06 - Be Happy NoMatter What. "Most of us believe thatour happiness depends on outside circumstances", says author and stress-managementconsultant, Dr. Richard Carlson in his new book, "You Can Be Happy No MatterWhat" ($10.95, New World Library, Novato, California, USA, 1997). Thissecond edition shows that happiness has nothing to do with forces beyondour control. The author argues that mankind's natural state is one of contentment.The key to this contentment can be discovered in five principles that guidethe reader through life's challenges and restores the joy of living: Thought,Moods, Separate Realities, Feelings, and the Present Moment. The book'sforeword includes a message by Dr. Wayne Dyer. For more information, contactNew World Library at: 1-800-97-BOOKS.

07 - MotivationalStrategies in Geriatric Rehabilitation. Thisessential reading for all occupational therapists (OT) who work with geriatricclients includes 20 case studies experienced by geriatric OTs with treatmentrecommendations written by experts. "Motivational Strategies in GeriatricRehabilitation" by Dr. Mark Rosenfeld ($30, AOTA Press, Bethesda, Maryland,USA, 1997) presents a holistic approach to physical rehabilitation accompaniedby concrete steps demonstrating how to incorporate motivational strategiesinto the treatment plan. Includes practical advice on how to document motivationalOT interventions for Medicare and HMO reimbursement. Learn how to overcometreatment obstacles such as pain, depression, and cognitive deficits inclients. For more information, contact: American Occupational Therapy Associationat 1-301-652-2682, ext 2739.

08 - Not As OldAs I Used To Be. 72 year old author, FrancesWeaver gives a candid account of her downhill slide into alcoholism, madeworse by the death of her husband. What began as social drinking with friendsturned into private shots of whiskey at bedtime. She eventually checkedherself into a rehabilitation center and overcame her problem. Along theway, Weaver learned what she now passes on to others in similar situations:"Do what suits you, and get on with your life. Your family will applaudyou, your friends will thank you, your neighbors will admire you". Readall about it in her new book, "I'm Not As Old As I Used To Be" ($17.95,Hyperion Press, New York, NY, USA, 1997).

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