Dealing With Serious Illness

Very few people get through life without some personal or family crisis. Most crises are self-limiting or resolve themselves in time, but others may require professional help. It is practically certain that you or a member of your family will have occasion to use the services of one of a variety of health professionals.

Five major illnesses that afflict a quarter of a million Americans:

• Mental Illness

• AIDS

• Alcoholism

• Cancer

• Handicaps

These problems have no perfect solutions, but the illnesses can be handled in a way that is conducive to positive living. Above all, a positive and hopeful attitude is vital.

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