Contributed by MyGuide For Seniors

Nancy Carman, MA, CMC, a Gerontologist and certified Geriatric Care Manager, recommends you and your loved ones consider reading several of the following books on senior issues. Some address "hot" topics relevant to today's seniors and their families – others provide helpful information and suggestions about issues related to aging that seniors and their loved ones may experience.

For your convenience, the Recommended Reading section is broken into three subsections:
Books on Caregiving for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's & Other Dementias
Books on Caregiving
Books on Retirement

This article was reproduced with the permission of MyGuide For Seniors.

by Nancy Carman, MA, CMC

Contributed by MyGuide For Seniors

Many of us have experienced the fun of laughing when a great joke appears in our e-mail “inbox,” or we find ourselves in an unexpected silly situation.

We know that humor can lighten our spirit and chase the blues away. But, did you know that researchers have discovered a link between humor and physical health? As far back as the 13th century, a surgeon named Henri deMonville felt strongly that regular laughter helped his patients heal after surgery. Even so, modern society still didn't pay much attention to humor's therapeutic effect until Norman Cousins wrote his well-known book "Anatomy of an Illness" in 1979, chronicling his amazing recovery from a life-threatening illness by enjoying daily doses of laughter.

Aging Well – The Choice is Ours

by Nancy Carman, MA, CMC

Contributed by MyGuide For Seniors

A recent article in The New York Times eulogized William Coates, America's oldest man, who died this past February 23rd at the age of 114. He was described as a man who “enjoyed life and being with his family.” Even as recently as four years ago, he was still charming the ladies at local senior events. If you think that Mr. Coates' longevity is an isolated event, think again.

Contributed by AMD Alliance International

There are many low vision devices to help you use your remaining sight more effectively, thereby enabling you to continue reading and participating in other hobbies and activities or, most importantly for those still working, remain in your job. These low vision devices, ranging from simple to complex depending on your individual needs, include: