Reviews

PROTECTING YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS WHILE CARING FOR A LOVED ONE
WITH MEMORY LOSS

Leeza Gibbons, James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW and Rosemary DeAngelis Laird, M.D.
LaChance Publishing
ISBN 1934184209
ISBN 13: 9781934184202

When caregivers are faced with caring for someone with a memory loss disorder, the challenges that are involved can be daunting at times. After media personality Leeza Gibbons’ mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Leeza, along with co-authors Drs. Rosemary Laird and James Huysman, wrote about what they learned while going through the experience. Lessons such as maintaining your own physical and mental health are highlighted in their book, Take Your Oxygen First, as well as practical advice and resources. Learn all about how education, empowerment and energy can help you help your loved one receive the best treatment possible.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann

In Eater's Manifesto

Michael Pollan
Health Communications Inc
ISBN 10: 1594201455
ISBN 13: 978-1594201455

The evolution of food in Western society has left many of us pondering about its quality and its impact on our physical health. In Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, he explores the symptoms of our present confusion about healthy foods and how we as a society have complicated its simple notion. This is accomplished through an eye opening analysis of the past, present and future of our society’s food consumption and how with increased research and official nutritional advice, we’ve become more unhealthy and obese then ever before. Michael takes a sharp-edge approach in defending real food — which he defines as “the sort of food our great-grandmothers would recognize as food” — in contrast to “edible food-like substances” that we have adapted to, which are no longer products of nature, but food science. Michael says it best when he states: “Food has been replaced by nutrients and common sense by confusion”. In Defense of Food shows us how we can escape the Western diet and most of the chronic diseases that diet causes. This witty and to the point paperback is an excellent choice for anyone looking for simple and practical answers to a complex question: “What we humans should eat in order to be maximally
healthy? Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Compiled By Doris Ohlmann

Grab Guard is a unique anti-theft solution that secures and prevents any thief from making off with any purse,
briefcase, backpack, laptop case, luggage, golf bag, bike, etc. It’s a 2.5-inch wide circular lock with a retractable wire cable lock line. The innovative lock line wraps around the strap of the valuable and around a secure item like a sturdy chair, desk or table leg, or shopping cart handle. Simple to use, this anti-theft device requires no key but operates with a sturdy two-digit combination lock. It offers up to 50 pounds of pull strength. When the user is ready to unlock the valuable, the combination is dialed in and a simple push of the release button frees the cable, allowing it to retract into the unit and be stored until the next use. It is visual
enough to deter thieves who may see it attached to the strap, but small enough not to be cumbersome and
clunky. The Grab Guard comes in several colours and styles to fashionably fit women’s handbags, men’s briefcases, or kids’ and teens’ backpacks. The Grab Guard sells for $19.99 and is available at www.GrabGuard.com. Check the website for Canadian retailers.

MAKING CHOICES FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T

Viki Kind
Barnes and Noble
ISBN 13: 9781608320417

Whether your loved one is an aging parent, someone afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s, a stroke victim, disabled child or someone with a severe brain injury, making the right decisions are never easy. Bioethicist and author Viki Kind offers an invaluable resource for families, professional caregivers and medical professionals faced with tough decisions on behalf of a loved one. In The Caregiver’s Path to Compassionate Decision Making: Making Choices for Those Who Can’t, Viki has developed an adaptable system for making decisions based on personal and professional experience. Using specific strategies, she empowers readers to make important decisions that are necessary using a caring, respectful and compassionate process.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann

Incontinence is a health condition that affects millions of Canadians. It can inhibit
people’s daily routines and decrease their confidence if they don’t feel they
are protected properly. Just as the cause and severity of the condition varies, so do
the needs of those using bladder protection products. SCA, the maker of bladder protection
products and services under the global-leading TENA brand, has launched a
new and improved range of protective underwear, allowing consumers to find the
style and protection that meets their individual lifestyle needs. The improved TENA
Comfort Fit Underwear has a discreet close-fit, body-hugging style that looks and
feels like regular underwear. TENA is the only brand to offer three levels of protection
and two different styles of fit so men and women have a full range to choose
from. TENA has also gone one step further to help consumers find their perfect fit
online with the TENA GPS Guide to Protection and Style system. See www.tena.ca.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann

Mary Sue Waisman, Msc, RD
Robert Rose
ISBN 978-0-7788-0261-7

We all know too well that finding the time to cook creatively, while ensuring a well-balanced and
healthy meal, is challenging. Fortunately, the national professional association for dieticians (Dieticians
of Canada) has combined a series of their most worthy and tantalizing recipes yet, all while ensuring
nutrition guidelines are met. Having a variety of new meals to choose from with trusted advice couldn’t
be a better solution for meal planning. Dieticians across Canada have teamed up to introduce a
collection of 275 nutrient-rich and delicious meals that consist of everything from breakfasts, lunches,
snacks, appetizers, dinners, desserts, breads, soups and salads. This cookbook is sure to deviate from
the usual repetitive recipes that we sometimes fall into the habit of incorporating into our routine. This cookbook not only contains foods grown in and available in Canada, it also includes a complete nutrient analysis of each recipe as well as extensive nutritional information, great tools, and useful resources. The variety pertains to family meals or formal feasts and crowd pleasers. This cookbook is represented by trustworthy professionals, is easy to follow, and includes satisfying, delicious, fast, and healthy meals. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Health Education Centre Advisor Program recommends this book.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann.

The pain of arthritis in the hands can make opening cans with pull-tabs difficult. To make this task easier and less painful, Lee Valley offers a clever soda and can pull lever. One end acts as a lever to simply lift the tab of a soda can while the other end lifts tabs on larger cans such as soup or pet food tins. A hook helps you peel the lid back without struggle. Made of polycarbonate plastic, it is durable and dishwasher safe and easy to use. Available in assorted colours only at Lee Valley stores.

Compiled By Doris Ohlmann

If gums have started to recede or the enamel on your teeth
have eroded, the underlying layer of the teeth becomes exposed. Sometimes because of this exposure, food or drink that is hot, cold, sweet or sour can cause sensitivity in these areas. Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste is clinically proven to provide relief from the pain of sensitive teeth. With regular use, it builds a protective barrier that acts like a seal against the sensitivity. Recommended by dental professionals, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste is available at your local pharmacy.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann

Theresa Albert
McClelland & Stewart
ISBN 9780771006890

With our fast-paced lives, it is no wonder more than 50 per cent of North Americans are
overweight or obese, and there are record numbers of diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and
cancer. It is time to find a better way to live. Ace Your Health, written by a registered nutritional
consulting practitioner, takes a huge topic and boils it down to simple, small shifts
that you can easily integrate into your daily routine. This clever book uses the fact that there
are 52 weeks in the year and 52 cards in a deck. This book helps you “play your cards right” by making one simple play per week, and walks you through a year towards improved overall health. Each “card” lays out a concise, accessible explanation of why you want to make this shift and what background information you need. It follows up with a real-life assignment on how to apply this new knowledge and ends with an easy, tasty recipe. While the spades, hearts, and clubs sections focus on food and eating habits, the diamonds section offers advice on sleeping better, reducing stress and anxiety, stretching,
and many other aspects that will help round out a new healthier (and happier) lifestyle.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann

CeraVe is a revolutionary concept in therapeutic skincare. The CeraVe regimen consists of three basic skincare products: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. CeraVe features a unique two stage moisturization system based on a patented technology called MVE (Multi Vesicular Emulsions). MVE creates a controlled release of dermatologist-recommended ingredients to help repair the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The net effect of MVE technology is that the ingredients contribute to the vital functions of skin hydration and lubrication. All CeraVe products are light, non-greasy, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic. CeraVe is available in drugstores across Canada.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann

Marnie Caron
Greystone Books
ISBN 978-1553652199

Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can
be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it
doesn’t require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes
four times per week reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and other
health problems. This comprehensive guide helps readers make the most of their walking. This
book offers two step-by-step programs developed by fitness professionals; advice on shoes, clothing,
nutrition, and routes; tips on staying motivated and avoiding injury; stories from real-life
walkers; and ways to include friends and family. Whether the goal is to return to activity, reduce the risk of illness and injury,
or to minimize one’s impact on the environment, this encouraging book helps readers put their best foot forward.

Compiled by Doris Ohlmann