Spread The Word
The Comfort of Home (second edition)
Written by Maria M. Meyer with Paula Derr, RN
Published by CareTrust Publications LLC
MSAA Book #119
This illustrated, step-by-step guide for caregivers covers the many issues involved with caring for someone at home. Topics include financial management, preparing the home, therapies (physical, occupational, speech, massage, etc.), diet and nutrition, and handling emergencies, among many others. This book is also available in Spanish (see below).
La comodidad del hogar
Escrito por María M. Meyer con Paula Derr, RN
Publicado por CareTrust Publications LLC
MSAA Book #230
Esta guía ilustrada y detallada de cuidado y asistencia trata muchos temas relacionados con el cuidado de la persona en casa. Los temas incluyen la preparación del hogar, terapia (física, ocupacional, del habla, de masage, etc.), la dieta y nutrición, el manejo de emergencias, entre muchos otros. Este libro está disponible también en inglés.
Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (fourth edition)
Written by Randall T. Schapiro, MD
Published by Demos Medical Publishing, Inc.
MSAA Book #242
This is the latest edition of Dr. Schapiro's invaluable reference on managing symptoms. This book first provides information about MS, the immune system, and managing the disease process. It then continues with several chapters devoted to the individual symptoms of MS and their treatments. The book concludes with guidance for total health, including diet, exercise, and sexuality.
MSAA Lending Library
If you would like to borrow any of the books featured in this column or any other book in MSAA's Lending Library, please send us your name and address. We will send you an application and a list of books for the Lending Library. MSAA and its clients greatly appreciate any donations made to help build the Lending Library. If you would like to donate a book to the Lending Library you need only send it to us at the address below. Please address all correspondence to:
MSAA Lending Library
Attn: Woody Dyer
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(Please reference book number)
