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This reference book for senior citizens compiles information on health conditions, disability aids, facilities, and other topics related to aging. The listings (about 12,000 in this edition) include organizations, books, directories, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, video and audio, websites, and research centers, by topic and then alphabetically. This edition also combines information on national and federal organizations into one chapter, as well as state agencies in another. It places health resources in each of the chapters and precedes each with descriptive paragraphs. New chapters cover continuing education, disability aids, libraries, legal aid, living centers, and travel. Six new articles are included--on online health information, safe medicine use, crime, choosing a Medicare drug plan, and hiring a home care provider. Indexes are divided by entry, geography, and subject. Annotation 2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)