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01 - Restoring Intimacy
is a patient's guide to maintaining relationships during depression. Edited by Drew Pinsky, M.D., the book addresses real-life concerns about the impact of depression and its treatment on intimate relations. Seven contributing experts answer questions about diagnosis and treatment of depression, how couples cope, sources of help, and medications. 1999. $12.95. National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, Chicago, Illinois. 1-800-826-3632.
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02 - Long-Term Care Insurance Made Simple
by Les Abromovitz examines the pros and cons of long-term care insurance, and how to determine if it's right for you. Describes the roles of Medicaid and Medicare in the support of long-term care needs. Readers learn about the wide array of eldercare services such as home care, assisted living, adult day care, and skilled nursing care. 220 pages. 1999. $14.95. Health Information Press, Los Angeles, California. 1-800-304-3269.
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03 - Building a Library Collection on Visual & Physical Disabilities
is an extensive reference listing of materials and resources compiled by Carol Strauss of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. This Library of Congress Reference Circular (#99-01, March 1999) includes titles of books, periodicals, consumer guides, and websites categorized into 23 areas such as Aging, Disabilities in Media and Literature, Assistive Technology, Talking Books, and more. Contact: National Library of Congress, Washington, DC at www.loc.gov/nls
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04 - The Retirement Sourcebook
by Mary Helen and Shuford Smith is a departure from the typical retirement preparation resources that focus almost exclusively on the financial aspects of later life. While the authors do attend to financial concerns, there is a wealth of information on equally important matters such as health and wellness, social and emotional challenges, recreational and work options, travel, safety and security, and living arrangements. Includes extensive listing of national and state resources. 300 pages. 1999. NTC/Contemporary Publishing, Lincolnwood, Illinois. In bookstores now.
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