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09 - As Parents Age: a guide.
The parents of boomers are living longer, and neither adult child nor parent are prepared for the challenges they face. Author, Joseph Ilardo, LCSW, offers advice on how to prepare for what may lie ahead. Includes: coming to terms with parent's aging, impact on family, resolving mental problems, keeping elders at home, relocation, and death. Also includes a special section caregiver resource organizations. $19.95. 1998. VanderWyk & Burnham Publishing, Acton, MA.
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10 - Making Your Bathroom Safe and Accessible
is a free pamphlet, from Luxury Bath Systems, designed to help the elderly and others with mobility impairments. "This can be an important move toward regaining self-sufficiency", says Luxury Bath spokesperson, Betsy Kurasch. The publication show how to convert a tub to a more accessible shower, control water flow and temperature, and a single-lever faucet. Contact: Luxury Bath Systems, 232 James Street, Bensenville, IL 60154. 1-800-354-2284.
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11 - Managing Your Health Care Finances
is a guide for Medicare beneficiaries who are confused about all of the changes in Medicare. The guide's publisher, United Seniors Health Cooperative, describes how the changes affect seniors. Includes: how the original Medicare works, its gaps in coverage, supplemental insurance "Medigap" plans, and the new options offered by Medicare+Choice program starting in 1999. $19. 1998. United Seniors Health Cooperative, Washington, DC. 1-800-637-2604.
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12 - Alzheimer's Disease Sourcebook
provides current information on Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia, including multi-infarct dementia, aids-related dementia, alcohol dementia, Hungtington's disease, Binswanger's disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy, Pick's disease, corticobasal degeneration, delirium, and confusional states. Describes symptoms and prognosis. Includes listing of resource agencies. Edited by Karen Bellenir. $78. 1999. Omnigraphics, Detroit, Michigan. In stores 2/99. 1-800-234-1340.
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