Increasing loss of control over one's life is associated with reduced independence and wellbeing in the elderly. A housing organization tries to prolong the independence of its residents by reinforcing the sense of competence endangered by age associated deterioration. Competence is enhanced by providing residents with genuine control over their lives and through access to real choices in necessities, in social contacts, in sewices and facilities. Choice and control are supported even at the cost of some increased resident risk-taking. A case study is presented showing the failure of a welldesigned meals program without sufficient opportunity for choice and control. The paper concludes by citing conflicts which result from this approach, both for staff, internally, and externally with other community organizations which expect elderly to be cared for.

Child labor is increasing in both developing and developed countries. Walk-through surveys were used to identify children, aged 8-15 years, working in six sites in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the largest cities in Israel. Of the 45 children who were interviewed, 20 were Jewish Israeli born, 19 were recent Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union, and six were Arabs from Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. The majority of children were either too young for employment, according to the Israeli Child Labor Laws, and/or receiving less than the legal minimum wage. Many were performing physical labor that might be expected to interfere with normal growth and development. Many of the children had visible signs of impaired physical health. Some were subjected to physical and/or verbal abuse. Walk-through surveys are recommended as a tool for routine use for surveillance of hazardous working conditions, case-finding, and evaluating the efficacy of preventive measures. The World Health Organization recommendations are emphasized to eliminate hazardous working conditions and to provide on-the-job health and social services to working children.

This is no ordinary book on homeopathy. The stunning scope of topics, the depth and breadth of knowledge and the abundant historical references throughout make this book a treasure. You will not want to miss a single word. (Caution: Do not skip Dana Ullman's Notes. All 143 Notes add flavor and zest to the story of homeopathy). First, take a look at the Table of Contents, organized around occupations. It is a tour, hold onto your seats, around Dana Ullman's Renaissance brain.

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