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05 - Feel Nifty After 50
by columnist Jo Peddicord offers anti-aging tips for women. According to the author, there are five key elements to growing young: positive attitude, healthy eating, staying fit, paying attention to the outside, and creating a happy life. The author's challenge to older women is "After age 50, do you want to be the statue or the pidgeon?". 144 pages. 1999. $12.95. Golden Aspen Publishing, Denver, Colorado.
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06 - Geriatrics at Your Fingertips
is a pocket guide to the evaluation and management of diseases and disorders that commonly affect older persons. Includes an extensive index to facilitate the locating of information. Appendices include a variety of assessment instruments. 150 pages. 1999. Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, Iowa. $9.95. 1-800-228-0810.
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07 - Medical Bill Minder
is a subscription service for health insurance claims management offered by the United Seniors Health Cooperative. In addition to handling all claims, the staff at Medical Bill Minder (MBM) appeal denials and help straighten out payment records. The monthly fee is $15 for an individual. For details, call MBM toll-free: 1-800-659-3171.
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08 - Caregivers Across the Life Cycle
is a professional conference report based on a survey of the membership of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). The report focuses on the health and emotional problems of caregivers because cost containment healthcare policies and reductions in services are making life difficult for caregivers. For a copy of the 35-page report, visit the Internet website of the National Family Caregivers Association at: www.nfcacares.org
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