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Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming the Challenges, 2nd Edition Written by Patricia K. Coyle, MD and June Halper, MSN, ANP, FAAN Published by Demos Medical Publishing MSAA Book #293 This recently published book focuses on the latest advances in managing worsening symptoms and provides encouragement to individuals with progressive forms of MS. Topics include diagnosis, disease-modifying therapies, managing difficult symptoms, coping strategies, as well as vocational and legal issues.

The Magic of Humor in Caregiving Written by James R. Sherman, PhD Published by Pathway Books MSAA Book #196 Endorsed by numerous healthcare professionals and agencies, this writing is designed to be a self-help book aimed at assisting caregivers to feel good again. Among many topics, it looks at laughter as a healer, a stimulator, and a tranquilizer. The author discusses "applying the magic" through lightening up, smiling, finding humor everywhere, and several other strategies.

101 Accessible Vacations: Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers Written by Candy B. Harrington Published by Demos Medical Publishing MSAA Book #294 This new travel guidebook offers information on more than 101 cities, lodging options, national parks, tourist attractions, and recreational activities around the country. The author specifically describes the degree of accessibility for each of the attractions and lodging options listed. She also organizes the destinations according to specific interests or travel styles, ranging from "Road Trips" and "The Great Outdoors" to "Historic Haunts

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
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(Please reference book number)

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