Author: Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Resource Directory for Older People
Author: Resource Directory for Older People
Author: DIANE Publishing CompanyPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788138227
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A directory of names, addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers of national organizations that offer health information, legal aid, self-help programs, educational opportunities, social services, consumer advice, or other assistance. Intended to serve a wide audience, including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging. Includes Federal government agencies, resource centers, professional societies, private groups, and volunteer programs.
Resource Directory for Older People
Author: National Institute on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
List of over 200 national organizations that offer "health information, legal aid, self-help programs, educational opportunities, social services, consumer advice, or other assistance." Intended for professional personnel and others with an interest in the field of aging. Covers government agencies, professional societies, voluntary programs, and private groups. Recommendations and endorsements are not implied. Arranged alphabetically by organizations. Each entry gives mission, services, and publications. Index.
Resource Directory for Older People
Author: Online Resources for Senior Citizens, 2d ed.
Author: Charles C. SharpePublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786428031
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
This book facilitates and expands Internet access and usage by seniors, assists them in finding the information they want and need, and contributes to their knowledge of the aging process and the challenges it presents by providing a list of online resources of particular interest to them.
Fire Safety Education Resource Directory
Author: Barry LeonardPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788173081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 657
Book Description
This compendium of materials will be useful in building and supplementing a public education program for fire safety. Lists a wide range of programs, videotapes, booklets, manuals, pamphlets, brochures, program kits, and web sites that are available from diverse sources throughout the U.S. There are 13 categories: burn and scald prevention, CPR and first aid, electrical hazards, escape plans and drills, fire and the elderly, fire extinguishers, fire safety and the disabled, flammable fabrics, residences, residential fire inspections and home safety, fire safety programs for schools and day care programs, smoke detectors, and other programs.
Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
Author: American Medical AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile driving
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Discovering Nutrition
Author: Paul M. InselPublisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449632947
Category : Diet
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Discovering Nutrition, Fourth Edition is a student-friendly introduction to nutrition on a non-majors level. Coverage of material such as digestion, metabolism, chemistry, and life cycle nutrition is clearly written, accessible, and engaging to undergraduate students. Includes new section on diet and health, including obesity and physical activity.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2001
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1628
Book Description
American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor
Author: American Medical AssociationPublisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470231343
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
The last time you visited your doctor, did you . . . * hesitate to ask a question-and leave without the answer you needed? * not understand your doctor's explanation of your illness or its treatment? * wish you could be more in control of your healthcare? You can take control. The more you know about your healthcare needs and the more actively you work with your doctor, the better healthcare you will receive. In this concise, easy-to-understand book, the American Medical Association-the world's most prominent organization of physicians-demystifies the relationship between patient and doctor and guides you in building an ongoing dialogue with your healthcare provider. Using nontechnical language and a reassuring tone, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor explains: * What your doctor needs to know about you and what he or she looks for in an examination * How to understand a diagnosis and discuss treatment options and goals * When and how to ask for a second opinion * How to speak for a child or older person in your care * How to discuss sensitive subjects such as sexuality, drug dependence, depression, and family violence * Your rights and responsibilities as a healthcare consumer * Where to go for more help and information Encouraging, authoritative, and thorough, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor empowers you to communicate better with your doctor so that you can work together to achieve a common goal-your good health. For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.