Age in place
Subtitle: a guide to modifying, organizing, and decluttering mom and dad's home : keep them safe, keep you sane
By: Lynda G. Shrager
Publisher: Bull Publishing Company
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9781945188183
Subjects: Safety measures; Barrier-free design for older people; Dwellings; Older people
Description: "Kids, are you worried that mom can't get into the tub safely or dad is having trouble getting up the stairs? Mom and dad, do you want to get the kids off your back and relieve their constant worrying? This book is the solution: it offers a practical step-by-step, room-by-room guide to simple modifications that can help senior make their home safer and easier to navigate. Age in Place is designed to help seniors, along with their caregivers, address the challenges of independent living to make life at home safer, more manageable, and less stressful for all"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-181) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1: Declutter and modify, ins and outs; title: The exterior; title: The entrances and exits; title: The living room, dining room, and general living areas; title: The kitchen; title: The bedrooms; title: The bathrooms; title: The stairs, hallways, basement, and laundry; title: General tips; title: Part 2: Organize, ups and downs; title: Do mom and dad need help?; title: You finished the walk, now have the talk; title: Form the team and prepare for care; title: Organize and assign the tasks, share the care; title: Conclusion; title: Part 3: Odds and ends; title: Resources; title: References; title: Focusheets.