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Author Shrager, Lynda G., author.

Title Age in place : a guide to modifying, organizing and decluttering mom and dad's home : keep them safe, keep you sane / Lynda G. Shrager, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, aka The Organized Caregiver.

Publication Info. Boulder, CO : Bull Publishing Company, [2018]

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Display Shelf  SPRING CLEANING AND ORGANIZING    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  720.846 SHRAGER    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Manross Branch - Non Fiction  720.846 SHRAGER    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  362.6 SHR    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  362.6 SHR    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Jefferson Branch - Non Fiction  720.47 SHA    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Non Fiction  720.47 SHRAGER    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  720.846 SHRAGER    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Adult  CC 362.6 SHR    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Bishop's Corner Branch - Non Fiction  728.0873 SHRAGER    Check Shelf

Description viii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Book lcgft
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-181) and index.
Contents Part 1: Declutter and modify--ins and outs -- The exterior -- The entrances and exits -- The living room, dining room, and general living areas -- The kitchen -- The bedrooms -- The bathrooms -- The stairs, hallways, basement, and laundry -- General tips -- Part 2: Organize--ups and downs -- Do mom and dad need help? -- You finished the walk, now have the talk -- Form the team and prepare for care -- Organize and assign the tasks--share the care -- Conclusion -- Part 3: Odds and ends -- Resources -- References -- Focusheets.
Summary "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."-- From page 4 of cover.
Subject Older people -- Dwellings -- Safety measures.
Barrier-free design for older people.
Barrier-free design.
Aged, 80 and over (DNLM)D000369
Architectural Accessibility (DNLM)D001107
Safety Management -- methods (DNLM)D017751Q000379
Independent Living -- standards (DNLM)D057187Q000592
barrier-free design. (CStmoGRI)aat300068848
Barrier-free design. (OCoLC)fst00827762
Barrier-free design for older people. (OCoLC)fst01199226
Genre/Form Nonfiction.
Self-help publications. (OCoLC)fst01941328
Self-help publications.
ISBN 9781945188183 (alk. paper)
1945188189 (alk. paper)
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