Biracree, Tom & Nancy, OVER FIFTY: THE RESOURCE BOOK FOR THE BETTER HALF OF YOUR LIFE, Harper Collins--Comprehensive advice and information on finances, health care, recreation, housing and social life with listings of resources of government agencies and private organizations for older Americans. 495 pages
Cooke, Ronald J., MONEY-MAKING IDEAS FOR RETIREES, Dearborn Financial --Over 75 ideas for starting a second career or earning additional income. Tells how to work out of your home, how to turn hobbies and crafts into profits, and more. 208 pages
Coughlin, Ruth, GRIEVING: A LOVE STORY, Random--Addresses widowhood in its largest sense, acknowledging that the language of loss, like that of music and love is universal. Describes her experience during her husband's struggle against terminal cancer. 176 pages
Ellis, Junius, (an editor of Money Magazine), GUIDE TO A SECURE RETIREMENT, Oxmoor House, 1989--Written for people who want to save painlessly and make retirement planning worry-free. Includes worksheets to figure out how much money you will need in retirement; advice on how to accumulate capital; explanations of social security, IRAs, Keoghs, Medicare, Medigap plans, life insurance and annuities; best places to retire; advice on selling your house; medical coverage; asset protection and more. paper 220 pages
Enteen, Robert, HEALTH INSURANCE: HOW TO GET IT, KEEP IT OR IMPROVE WHAT YOU'VE GOT, Paragon, 1992--Shows how to locate and evaluate coverage, and obtain maximum benefits. Covers both private carriers, from Blue Cross to HMOs, as well as government programs. Shows how to get coverage even if you are considered uninsurable. 196 pages
Forrest, Christopher, Mary, and Richard, NURSING HOMES: THE COMPLETE GUIDE, Facts On File, 1990--Provides the criteria to make informed decisions about evaluating and selecting a nursing home, about deciding when it is time to enter one, the types of geriatric care they offer, what Medicare and Medicaid cover, and related topics. 287 pages
Forrest, Christopher, Mary, and Richard, RETIREMENT LIVING: A GUIDE TO HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, Facts On File, 1991--Describes costs, living conditions, accessibility for the disabled, legal considerations and other pros and cons of the many housing alternatives available to the retired. Includes a useful bibliography, glossary and appendix of useful addresses, an insurance checklist and more. 205 pages
Grimaldi, Paul, MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT OF NURSING HOME CARE, American Enterprise Institute, 1982--Examines the economic implications of Medicaid reimbursement formulas and argues market forces are more reliable than government agencies in minimizing nursing home costs and ensuring quality care. 194 pages
Heilman, J.R., UNBELIEVABLY GOOD DEALS AND GREAT ADVENTURES THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN'T GET UNLESS YOU'RE OVER 50, Contemporary Books, 1989--A guide to hundreds of money-saving offers, from vacation adventures to everyday benefits. 231 pages
Holtzman, Abraham, THE TOWNSEND MOVEMENT: A POLITICAL STUDY, Octagon Books, 1975--A study of the old age pension movement in the U.S. from the 1930s to Medicare. 256 pages
Krane, J.G., CAN I AFFORD RETIREMENT?, New Leaf Communication, 1983--Practical advice on finances, Social Security, living on fixed income, and dealing with legal issues, includes three self-tests with worksheets to help you determine how prepared you are for retirement. 209 pages
Longman, Phillip, BORN TO PAY: THE NEW POLITICS OF AGING IN AMERICA, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1987--Traces the coming crisis in social security to demographics and points out the intergenerational inequities. 295 pages
Pearson & Shaw, THE LIFE EXTENSION COMPANION, Warner--Presents the breakthroughs in health science that will lengthen and improve your life, eliminate stress without changing your lifestyle, reduce the risk of cancer, lower blood pressure, stimulate your immune system, improve your sex life, and much more. 430 pages
Rich and Baum, THE AGING: A GUIDE TO PUBLIC POLICY, Univ of Pittsburgh Press, 1984--Describes the origins and current status of federal programs for older Americans; analyzes their effectiveness, and provides a coherent overview of pre-1984 legislation. 275 pages
Scwartz, Joseph, DON'T EVER RETIRE: BUT DO IT EARLY AND OFTEN, Farnsworth Publishing, 1979---This has been called an insurance policy against inactivity and boredom. Offers practical advice for the would-be retiree as well as advice for policymakers. Includes a perscription for health care reform (the Federal Medical Charge Card Plan) that can be implemented at a lower cost than many plans now under consideration. 215 pages
United Seniors Health Cooperative, FINANCES AFTER 50: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, Harper Perennial, 1993--Includes worksheets that teach you how to organize and control every aspect of your financial situation: income, expenses, taxes, health, life & liability insurance, investments, preservation of your estate and more. Appendix includes glossary and recommended reading list. paper 9x12 200 pages
West, Robin, MEMORY FITNESS OVER 40, Triad Publishing, 1985--Discusses memory failure in older people and provides the tools needed for sharper recall and better retention. 218 pages