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05 - Alternative Medicine ... What Works
by Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD, is a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of alternative therapies ... the term given to health care solutions that are different from those used by conventional practitioners of Western medicine. Describes symptoms and alternative therapies such as Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Chiropractic, Exercise, Herbs, Homeopathy, Massage, Bodywork, Relaxation, and Meditation. 254 pages. 1998. $14.95 (US). The Gorman Group Inc, Washington, D.C. Distributed by National Book Network.
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06 - Alzheimer's Web Site.
The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (ADRDA) has redesigned its Internet web site (www.alz.org) to include a wealth of up-to-date and comprehensive information on Alzheimer's disease to caregivers and healthcare professionals so that they can help families cope with the devastating disease. The new site features research updates, caregiving strategies, support group services, and local clinical studies on new drug therapies. Those without computers can call ADRDA, toll-free, at: 1-800-272-3900.
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07 - IRAs, 401(k)s, & Other Retirement Plans
by authors Twila Slesnick and John Suttle, offers ways to navigate tricky tax rules and avoid penalties when taking your money out of a retirement plan. It covers the tax options available to individuals when they either change employers or retire and have to take all of their money out of the employer's qualified plan. The authors examine IRAs and the new Roth IRAs, how to take a distribution from them, designate beneficiaries, and avoid potential penalties. 200 pages. 1998. $21.95. Nolo Press, Berkeley, CA. 1-800-645-0895.
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08 - Living With Alzheimer's Disease
is a series of six, 20 minute, video tapes that eldercare professionals can use to educate family caregivers. The series includes: "Beginning" (evaluating symptoms), "Middle Years" (managing distressful behaviors), "Endings" (decisions near the end of life), "New Relationship" (parental-adult decision-making roles), "Caregiver's Options" (creating the plan of care), and "Ethical Issues" (advanced directives). Rent: $100 @. Buy: $200 @. Produced by University of Maryland School of Medicine. 1-800-328-7450.
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