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13 - The Medicare Answer Book
is the 1998 revised edition of author Connacht Cash's popular resource guide. Includes all changes to Medicare for 1998 and prepares the reader for the sweeping changes that will occur for 1999 and beyond. Explains Medicare coverage and limitations, the new Medicare+Choice options, differences between Medicare - Medigap - Medicaid, how to appeal a claim that has been rejected, and more. 292 pages. $19.95 plus $3.95 S/H. 1998. Race Point Press, Provincetown, MA. For more information: 1-888-446-5544.
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14 - Is That All There Is?
by Dr. David Brandt, teaches skills needed to withstand loss, contend with the unknown, and cultivate an attitude of appreciation leading to greater self-confidence and spiritual awareness. The author tries to demonstrate that disappointment can improve one's problem-solving skills. Readers will find exercises designed to balance life's expectations and disappointments. Brandt offers advice on living with more gratitude for life's gifts. 224 pages. $15.95. 1998. Impact Publishers, San Luis Obispo, CA. For more information: 1-800-246-7228.
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15 - Spotlight On Health.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) offers free fact-sheets on self-help skills for better living. Each fact-sheet focuses on a health topic such as "Arthritis: Help For Painful Hands" and "Depression: It's A Family Affair". Readers will find a description of the ailment, self-help tips for daily living, how to locate an occupational therapist in your community, and a list of resources (organizations, publications, internet web sites). Contact: AOTA, 4720 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814-3425.
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16 - Creative Caring: 825 Little Gestures That Mean A Lot
by authors Beth Kitzinger and Linda Davies Rockey, show readers how to support the important people in our lives. Each section begins with a story followed by ideas for caring for someone in a specific situation. The stories range from supporting someone who is ill, involved in a cross-country move, or in a troubled relationship. Helps readers create their own personal style of showing that they care. 192 pages. $10.95. 1998. Wildcat Canyon Press, 2716 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710.
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