Living with Diabetes: Putting Together an Emergency Preparedness Plan by Nancy J. Gal

“…People with diabetes need to prepare in advance by having a plan and supply kit ready in the event of an emergency. …”
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Diabetes-Related Web Sites by Linda B. Bobroff, Nancy J. Gal

“…Gal, provides a list of recommended websites to help people with diabetes increase their knowledge, better communicate with their health care teams, and make important lifestyle choices that allow them to live well with diabetes and reduce long-term health risks. …”
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Individual Assistance Programs from FEMA by Regina Fegan, Michael T. Olexa

“… Most, but not all, federal assistance is in the form of low interest loans to cover expenses not covered by state or local programs, or private insurance. People who do not qualify for loans may be able to apply for a cash grant. …”
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Fall Prevention: Home Safety Inventory by Leigh Ann Martin, Linda B. Bobroff

“…Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, provides a checklist of changes people can make to reduce risk of falling and keep their home a safe place to live in. …”
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The Role of Humans in Poultry Disease Outbreaks by Gary Butcher, Mojtaba Yegani

“… VM174, a 3-page fact sheet by Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani, focuses on the roles people may play in the occurrence of diseases in commercial poultry operations and what should be done to reduce or minimize the effects of this potential risk factor. …”
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Fall Prevention: Home Safety Inventory by Leigh Ann Martin, Linda B. Bobroff

“…Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, provides a checklist of changes people can make to reduce risk of falling and keep their home a safe place to live in. …”
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Healthy Eating: Calcium by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Bobroff, uses a question-and-answer format to provide key information for elders about what calcium is, what foods contain it, what happens when people do not get enough, and how much older adults need. …”
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Handling Money: Credit Use by Mary N. Harrison

“…Misused, it will destroy your quality of life. Unfortunately many people do not know how to shop for and use credit wisely. …”
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Diabetes-Related Web Sites by Linda B. Bobroff, Nancy J. Gal

“…Gal, provides a list of recommended websites to help people with diabetes increase their knowledge, better communicate with their health care teams, and make important lifestyle choices that allow them to live well with diabetes and reduce long-term health risks. …”
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Keeping it Safe: Space Heaters by Mary N. Harrison

“… Each year, hundreds of people go to hospital emergency rooms because of injuries related to space heaters. …”
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Vida Saludable: Cuidando la Diabetes Durante Días de Enfermedad by Jennifer Hillan

“… FCS8819-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish version of "Healthy Living: Diabetes Care During Sick Days" (FCS8819/FY884). It will help people with diabetes plan and manage their care on days when they are ill. …”
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Healthy Meal Plans by Linda B. Bobroff

“…They are very helpful for people who want to manage their weight. This 20-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. …”
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Individual Assistance Programs from FEMA by Regina Fegan, Michael T. Olexa

“… Most, but not all, federal assistance is in the form of low interest loans to cover expenses not covered by state or local programs, or private insurance. People who do not qualify for loans may be able to apply for a cash grant. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) by Steven A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…WEC-267, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, describes this larger black-necked relative of Florida’s native ibises — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Prevención de Caídas: Estilos de Vida y Riesgo de Caídas by Jennifer Hillan

“…It describes things that may cause people to fall and some easy changes they can make to decrease their risk of falling. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) by Steve A. Johnson, Michelle Hawk

“…Johnson and Michelle Hawk, introduces the muscovy duck — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, solutions, and how readers can help. …”
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What to do about African Honey Bees: A Consumer Guide by Michael K. O’Malley, James D. Ellis, Anita S. Neal

“…Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), which have been labeled “killer” bees, steps people can take to avoid negative interactions, how to handle stings, and bee-proofing basics. …”
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Handling Money: Credit Use by Mary N. Harrison

“…Misused, it will destroy your quality of life. Unfortunately many people do not know how to shop for and use credit wisely. …”
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Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems by Deborah J. Glauer

“…The 4-H Aquatic/Marine Ecosystems program provides an opportunity for young people to practice a variety of life skills while learning subject matter. …”
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Overweight and Weight Loss Maintenance by Anne Mathews, Lauren Foster, Wendy Dahl

“…For many people, weight loss is a chronic battle. Popular diets are often unsuccessful because they cannot be followed permanently. …”
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