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05 - False Hopes: Why America's Quest for Perfect Health Is a Failure
by Daniel Callahan proposes that our quest to live well-beyond the normal limits of life-expectancy is leading to the economic collapse of our healthcare system. We must accept the reality of illness, disease, and death in order to focus on the causes of premature death and preventive medicine. Callahan predicts a future health care system that restricts the quality of care to what is economically, not technologically, feasible. 330 pages. $24. 1998. Simon & Schuster, NY, NY.
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06 - Facilitator Quality Manager
is both a software and network system that helps elder care facilities pinpoint which specific areas of performance require improvement, and over time, measures the effectiveness of any changes made. Produced by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the system analyzes staffing levels and customer satisfaction. In a pilot survey, 80 percent of the system's users said the software improved their quality of care. AHCA represents over 11,000 care facilities. For details, call: 1-888-838-8175.
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07 - Guide to First Time Cruising
is a new, free 15-page color booklet takes the confusion out of cruising, especially for first-timers. The booklet covers all-inclusive cruises, best cabin location, destinations, and how to tip those who serve you aboard ship. A special guide for seniors is also available. 31 new ships will come online during 1998-2002. The guide will help many first time vacationers decide which cruise offer is the best value. For a free guide, contact: Cruise Line Inc, 150 N.W. 168th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169.
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08 - Reverse Mortgages for Beginners
by Ken Scholen answers the twenty-seven most frequently asked questions about reverse mortgages (RM). Scholen is the nation's leading authority on RMs, and director of the National Center for Home Equity Conversion (NCHEC) Part One: basic questions. Part Two: major differences and annuity choices. Part Three: where to look and what to ask. Part Four: additional resources and a look at the market. 132 pages. $14.95. 1998. NCHEC Press, Apple Valley, MN. In bookstores now.
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