Alphabetically arranged entries provide up-to-date information on health conditions and diseases, body systems and their functions, surgical procedures, medication, diagnostic procedures, preventive medicine, and first aid.

Places ASL within the context of Deaf culture (view table of contents)

Based on her experiences taking care of her mother, a victim of Parkinson's disease, the author offers support and advice for those caring for an aging or seriously ill parent, encompassing such topics as wills, insurance, home care, and coping. Original. 10,000 first printing.

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