Recommended Reading:

Most Common Health Concerns

Alzheimer's Early Stages
by Daniel Kuhn
An introductory book explaining the disease, its diagnosis, how to help a person with Alzheimer's and how to take care of the caregiver.

Alzheimer Proofing Your Home
by Mark L. Warner
A practical guide for helping in-home caregivers to evaluate the home environment and make modifications to improve safety and function.

Arthritis 101
by Arthritis Foundation
An introductory book including diagnosis, pain and inflammation control, medication, what's new in research and resources.

250 Tips for Making Life With Arthritis Easier
by Arthritis Foundation
Concrete suggestions on such topics as household chores, organization, improving home accessibility, safety and individual room recommendations.

Informed Decisions, by Gerald Murphy
Lois Morris and Dianne Lange
The complete book of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, recommended by the American Cancer Society.

Diabetes: A Guide to Living Well
by Ernest Lowe and Gary Arsham
A comprehensive guide to living with Diabetes, recommended by ADA.

The Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications
by Marvin Levin and Michael Pfeiffer
What every person with Diabetes should know about prevention, treatment and self care for complications, recommended by the ADA.

Success with Heart Failure
by Marc Silver
An excellent resource for dealing with heart failure.

Guide to Heart Attack
by American Heart Association
Everything you need to know to cope after a heart attack, and to prevent another.

The Complete Book of Menopause
by Carol Landau, Michele Cyr and Anne Moulton
This comprehensive book offers clear information on every aspect of this stage of life. It discusses such issues as hormone replacement, sexuality, physical and emotional well being and psychological stress.

Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families
by Rosalind Kalb
This complete guide can lead the way for families to learn more about strengthening their coping skills, receive targeted information about their disease and its ramifications, and facilitate important life decisions.

Parkinson's Disease: The Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers
by Abraham N. Lieberman and Frank L. Williams
A complete guide for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of the disease.

The Family Guide to Surviving Stroke and Communication Disorders
by Dennis C. Tanner
A common-sense discussion of stroke for all family members and loved ones who have been affected by it.

Coping with Low Vision
by Marshall Flax, Don Golembiewski, and Bette McCaulley
A practical volume of the Coping with Aging Series.