Author suggests ways to personalize care

Author suggests ways to personalize care

POLAND

In his book, “The Person- Centered Way: Revolutionizing Quality of Life in Long Term Care,” James Collins suggests ways nursing homes can provide more individualized care for the elderly.

The gerontologist argues that the homes need not be sterile, unwelcoming environments. To this end, he promotes the need for more personalized care, creative menus and suitable recreation. From dementia care to family involvement and necessary regulations, Collins outlines the benefits of this new kind of environment.

“The Person-Centered Way” is available online at Amazon.com and other channels.

Personal demons explored by author

YOUNGSTOWN

“Pretty Skeletons,” a multifaceted story that deals with complex characters and the skeletons and issues in their closets, is the newest book by Jessica A. Robinson, who was born and raised in Youngstown.

The story will take readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they follow the trials of a young woman who must contend with the demons of her past as her seemingly perfect life comes crashing down.

Published by Peace in the Storm Publishing, “Pretty Skeletons” will make its debut May 30.

Correct title of book

Carolyn A. Mirdo, formerly of Boardman, has written a book titled “Don’t Let a Shark in Your Swimming Pool.” The name of the book was incorrect in an item published March 21.

Green technology explained in book

CANFIELD

To increase student interest in careers in green technology, Bob Dukish, engineering instructor at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, published a book titled “Extreme Fundamentals of Energy.”

The book provides background information needed to understand alternative energy solutions.

The author contends that it is imperative that we wean ourselves off fossil fuels. He notes natural gas is a great transition fuel and says, “It’s fantastic that we will be producing much of the pipe for the industry right in the Youngstown area.”

His informative book is geared toward high school students and those interested in alternative-energy solutions, and is available at Amazon.com and through a direct link from the Web site, www.dukish.com.

Vindicator staff reports