The Senior Citizen Handbook: A Self-Help and Resource Guide

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2004-02-20
Summary: "The Senior Citizen Handbook by Stokell et al."

This book is a goldmine for senior citizens. It contains
detailed information on advocacy, agencies which help seniors,
bargain hunting tips, second careers, donations, credit,
day care centers, food assistance, granny flats, health fairs,
ID cards, legal aid, library services, outreach programs,
probate, toll-free numbers, transportation and a whole host of
issues pertinent to senior citizens. The work contains
information on the identification and treatment of a whole
host of senior citizen disease processes i.e. Alzheimer's,
arteriosclerosis, arthritis, cataracts, cancer etc.

There is a good protocol for cleaning the teeth by mixing
baking soda with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide.
Private nurses are available for hire from the Medical Personnel
of America 303 S.E 17th St. Room 403 Fort Lauderdale FL 33316.
Ask for the "Travel Nurse Brochure" . Food Stamps are available
from the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service of the
Department of Agriculture in Washington DC. There is an
Action / Senior Companion Program available at 806 CONN Av. NW
Washington DC 20525. Local communities have Retired Senior
Volunteer Programs (RSVP) to assist seniors. The work is easy
to read and interpret. It is worth the price charged.