A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting. Kathryn and Allan Zullo. Andrew McMeel Publishing, Kansas City, 2004.
Packed with expert advice, this book explores changing identity, self-image in grandparenting roles as influenced by Boomer values and lifestyles. The authors' include child care trends, nontraditional families, long-distant grandparenting, legal and financial issues, as well as a grandparenting resources.
The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One and Still Have a Life of Your Own. Gary Barg. Capital Books, 1st Pbk edition, 2003.
Long-term stress associated with looking after elderly relatives takes a psychological and physical toll. This practical, easy-to-read book guides caregivers toward effective and safe care management while offering advice on how to care for self at the same time.
A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially. by Steve Weisman. Prentice Hall, 2003.
A book for older adults and family members facing elder financial and legal planning issues. Topics such as asset protection, housing, insurance, long-term care, and end-of-life decision-making are covered. Carefully defined terms and information are presented in a clear, concise, often humorous, style.
Healing Moves: How to Cure, Relieve, and Prevent Common Ailments With Exercise. Carol and Mitchell Krucoff. Writers Collective, 2004.
The Krucoffs discuss exercise as therapy in treating and preventing a range of disorders from diabetes, to heart disease, to anxiety and depression, menopausal symptoms, orthopedic conditions, and so on. Also for persons without disease, they explain how exercise slows the aging process, strengthens heart and lung function, and the immune system. Backed by science, but reader friendly, exercises are suggested along with advice on how to keep it fun and flexible. Mitchell Krucoff is a Duke University cardiologist and Carol Krucoff is a personal trainer with a background in yoga.