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05 - Elders on Love
is a book by two baby-boomer clinical psychologists, Kenneth Lakritz and Thomas Knoblauch, who recognized a need for conversation between generations, and a transfer of wisdom. Elders who have lived full and colorful lives examine their life-stories and experiences of love in its many forms: romantic, spiritual, familial, and sexual. Designed to rekindle a national dialogue to dispel myths of aging. $24.95. February 1999. Parabola Publishing, New York, NY. To order, call toll-free: 1-800-560-6984.
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06 - Relocation Assistance.
Runzheimer International has introduced a cost-of-living comparison for people considering a move who want to know living cost differences between two locations. For example, if you are recently retired after living in New York City, and want to relocate to either Phoenix or Tampa, you can compare statistics on crime, climate, cost-of-living, etc. The service is available on-line at www.runzheimer.com/ptlc/html/ptlcstart.htm. A two-location comparison costs $19.95.
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07 - Health Insurance Report for Seniors.
To help seniors shop for the least expensive and most stable Medigap policies, Weiss Ratings Inc offers the "Weiss Health Insurance Report for Seniors". Based on the requester's age, gender, zip code, and county of residence, the report provides the requester with a listing of actual premium rates offered for ten Medigap plans. Cost: $49. Weiss Ratings Inc, 4716 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 1-800-289-9222. Internet address: www.weissratings.com
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08 - Asian Pacific Islander Elders.
The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) has published "Community Based Capacity Building for Asian Pacific Islander Elders: a report on progress". The report describes the first year of a 3-year project designed to improve social and health services for the Asian elderly. Although Asian elders are one of the fastest growing segments of the older population, they continue to be underserved. For more information, contact the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging at: 1-206-624-1221.
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