Older Americans and Health

• Smart Women/ Strong Bones

  Rhonda Gates, M.S. © 2000 Columbus 616.716 GAT

  Osteoporosis is gradually being recognized as a major health problem for women. Although it is not a new problem, more women are living long enough to be at risk for the disease. The authors of this book are masters at providing practical applications for the information they deliver, including how to start an exercise program, options for supplementation, and background that enables you to know the right questions to ask. All of this is presented in easy-to-understand, everyday language.

• I'm Not Slowing Down: Winning My Battle With Osteoporosis

  Ann Richards © 2003 Columbus 616.716 RIC

  While this was written primarily for women, it's contents can apply to men as well. The goal is to inspire you to be the number one advocate for your own health. Continue to have fun in life, don't let brittle bones be the reason you slow down just as life is taking off.

• The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide To Caring For Persons With Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementing Illness, and Memory Loss In Later Life

  revised edition © 1991 Columbus 616.8 MAC

  Produced by the Department of Psychiatry at John Hopkins, this resource began as an enterprise in transmitting some helpful facts to the families of patients in their Alzheimer clinic. This edition is the outcome of communicating with readers of the first edition, and is updated with information derived from new clinical knowledge and sources.

• The Better Brain Book: Best Tools For Improving Memory and Sharpness and For Preventing Aging Of the Brain

  David Perlmutter, M.D. © 2004 Columbus 616.8 PER

  In this resource, Dr. Perlmeutter provides all the tools readers need for rejuvenating the mind. The Better Brain tells readers which vitamin and herbal supplements are effective for boosting mental performance and maintaining brain health; shows how common, everyday drugs can accelerate brain aging; identifies six household toxins that can affect mental function and brain health; give you a simple at home test that tells you how fast your brain is aging; and many more tools and tips.

• Arthritis 101: Questions You Have. Answers You Need

  © 1997 Columbus 616.7 ART

  This book gives you the information you need to recognize arthritis, ways to control pain and inflammation, what to expect from medications, and what's new in research.

• Take Heart: Cut Your Inherited Risks Of Heart Disease

  Edward D. Frohlich, M.D. © 1990 Columbus 616.12305 FRO

  Take Heart is a book for those who think "my parents and grandparents died of heart attacks... so I guess I'm doomed too." The book begins with a questionnaire that lets the reader pinpoint what he/she is- and is not- doing to put themselves at risk. It is followed up by advise from a leading cardiovascular authority that can help anyone design a personalized heart disease program.

• The Energy Edge: 10 Simple Strategies To Soar Past Fatigue, Boost Energy, Shed Stress, and Reclaim Your Enthusiasm For Life

Pamela Smith, R.D. © 1999 Columbus 613 SMI

In The Energy Edge, you will find the tools to outsmart the energy "vandals" that drain your energy supply. Packed with practical tips to help you along.

• Disease Free at 60 plus: Hundreds Of Life-Preserving Tips and Techniques.

Doug Dollemore © 1997 Columbus 613.0438 DOL

Answers to your questions to help you keep you fit and active with advise from the editors of Prevention magazine.

Magazines:

• Arthritis Today
• Diabetes Forecast
• John Hopkins Newsletter: Health After 50
• University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter