Depression in the Elderly: Finding the Light
Depression occurs 35 times more often in senior citizens than in younger generations. Depression is one of the top five diagnoses that primary care doctors make. In addition, many physical complaints can be traced to depression. What causes DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY? How is it diagnosed? What can you do if you or a loved one suffers from depression? (48 pages)
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Daily Living Aids: Assistive Devices for Independent Living
We all want to live as independently as possible. But sometimes we need a little bit of help. DAILY LIVING AIDS don’t need to be complicated and expensive. Maybe all you need is a set of easy-to-grip cutlery, a folding cane, a lighted magnifier, or a book butler. Perhaps you have greater needs, though, such as for an automatic uplift seat with electric power assist. Either way, you can use this book to find out what’s available and where to purchase it. (36 pages)
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Sharpening Your Memory: Avoiding "Senior Moments"
Is Memory Loss an Inevitable Consequence of Aging? What causes forgetfulness? How can you tell the difference between normal “absent-mindedness” and Alzheimer’s Disease? What can you do to improve your memory? Find out how estrogen levels, specific genes, food and vitamins, mood, plasma HDL readings, and more affect your ability to remember. (36 pages)
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Driving While Elderly: Better Safe Than Sorry
How old is too old to drive? No one can say for sure when a person becomes unfit to drive. Safety concerns about DRIVING WHILE ELDERLY are real, though. Knowing one’s limitations and doing what is necessary to compensate for them is imperative, for everyone’s safety and enjoyment of the roads. Whether you are concerned about your own or a loved ones driving abilities, you need to read this booklet. (40 pages)
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Sexuality After 50: Changing Bodies, Changing Times
Intimacy makes no age distinctions. Everyone has a need to touch and be touched, both physically and emotionally. Although intimacy may be harder to find as you grow older, age can offer new avenues and deepened expressions of both friendship and romance—if they are sought. Knowledge is power and the more you know about sexual function as it relates to your own life, the better equipped you will be to have both a healthy and safe sex life. SEXUALITY AFTER 50 provides you with all the information that you need. (56 pages)
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Important Legal Documents: Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directives
At some point it may be useful or necessary to delegate tasks and responsibilities to a trusted person. This process is much simpler and less costly if done in advance of need. IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENTS details the specifics of those papers that you should consider having. For each document, this booklet gives you: definition of legal terms, potential problems to be aware of when drafting the paperwork, current laws that affect use, and a sample that will further your understanding. (52 pages)
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Living with Alzheimer's Disease: Hope and Information
Are you or a loved one beginning to forget people and things? Is this memory loss affecting your life? Maybe it’s Alzheimer’s Disease. Or maybe it’s just ordinary forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. How can you tell? If you are diagnosed, what is your prognosis? What can you do to slow the disease progression? LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE discusses these topics and more. (48 pages)
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Lifetime Fitness: Staying Active After 50
Whatever your age, you need to learn to make exercise a part of your life. We all know that it’s important to maintain an exercise routine. But what type should you do to get the most benefit—strength training or aerobics? How often and how hard should you work out? Can you avoid injury? LIFETIME FITNESS will give you all the information you need to know to exercise safely and effectively. (40 pages)
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Breast Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Over 200,000 women in America are diagnosed each year with breast cancer. Can you reduce your chances of becoming a part of this statistic? How is breast cancer diagnosed? What are your treatment options? Where can you turn for help? A diagnosis of breast cancer involves many decisions. BREAST CANCER: PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT will help you choose the lifestyle and treatment options that are right for you. (48 pages)
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