Age in place A guide to modifying, organizing and decluttering mom and dad's home : keep them safe, keep you sane
Book - 2018
"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"--
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Boulder, CO, USA :
Bull Publishing Company
[2018]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- viii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-181) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781945188183
- Introduction
- Part 1. Declutter and Modify-Ins and Outs
- Chapter 1. The Exterior
- Chapter 2. The Entrances and Exits
- Chapter 3. The Living Room, Dining Room, and General Living Areas
- Chapter 4. The Kitchen
- Chapter 5. The Bedrooms
- Chapter 6. The Bathrooms
- Chapter 7. The Stairs, Hallways, Basement, and Laundry
- Chapter 8. General Tips
- Part 2. Organize-Ups and Downs
- Chapter 9. Do Mom and Dad Need Help?
- Chapter 10. You Finished the Walk, Now Have the Talk
- Chapter 11. Form the Team and Prepare to Care
- Chapter 12. Organize and Assign the Tasks-Share the Care
- Conclusion
- Part 3. Odds and Ends
- Resources
- References
- Focusheets
- Index