Displaying 1 of 1 2018 Format: Book 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. Publisher, Date: Boulder, CO : Bull Publishing Company, [2018] Description: pages cm Subjects: Older people -- Dwellings -- Safety measures. Barrier-free design for older people. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. LCCN: 2017057144 ISBN: 9781945188183 (pbk.) 1945188189 (pbk.) 9781945188183 Paperback 9781945188183 Paperback System Availability: 5 # System items in: 5 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Suggestions and more Librarian's View Large Cover Image Summary A practical step-by-step, room-by-room guide to simple modifications that can help seniors make their homes safer and easier to navigate, this reference offers readers clear and practical solutions. Author Lynda Shrager is a registered, national board certified occupational therapist, a master's level social worker and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) with more than thirty-seven years' experience in the field of geriatrics and more than thirteen years working with seniors in their homes. It is this mix of qualification and experience that makes her an expert in adapting the environment to increase patient safety and independence. This book is designed to help seniors and their caregivers address these new challenges together to make life at home safer, more manageable and less stressful for all. Features include: * Room-by-room walk through to evaluate and modify safety of the home * Photographs of modifications from patients' homes * Recommendations for the best home medical equipment * Where to obtain services and additional helpful resources * Check list for the reader to complete their own room by room walk through with a quick and easy guide to making each space safe and manageable * "Hacks for Health and Home" at the end of each chapter with occupational therapy tips * Vital Documents Guide for easy retrieval of important papers in case of an emergency Table of Contents Introductionp. 1Part 1Declutter and Modify-Ins and OutsChapter 1The Exteriorp. 9Chapter 2The Entrances and Exitsp. 23Chapter 3The Living Room, Dining Room, and General Living Areasp. 37Chapter 4The Kitchenp. 53Chapter 5The Bedroomsp. 69Chapter 6The Bathroomsp. 79Chapter 7The Stairs, Hallways, Basement, and Laundryp. 99Chapter 8General Tipsp. 113Part 2Organize-Ups and DownsChapter 9Do Mom and Dad Need Help?p. 123Chapter 10You Finished the Walk, Now Have the Talkp. 131Chapter 11Form the Team and Prepare to Carep. 133Chapter 12Organize and Assign the Tasks-Share the Carep. 143Conclusionp. 163Part 3Odds and EndsResourcesp. 167Referencesp. 172Focusheetsp. 183Indexp. 195 Displaying 1 of 1
