Age in Place
A Guide to Modifying, Organizing and Decluttering Mom and Dad's Home
by Lynda Shrager OTR, MSW
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Pub Date 04 Apr 2018 | Archive Date 31 May 2018
Bull Publishing | Bull Publishing Company
Description
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
Advance Praise
"With both wit and wisdom Lynda imparts invaluable strategies and tips to help seniors safely remain in their homes."
-- Michael Leonard Wolff, M.D., F.A.C.P., Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Albany Medical College; Professor, Ringel Institute of Gerontology;Chief Physician, Continuing Care, St. Peter’s Health Partners, Albany, New York
Age in Place is a godsend for family caregivers wondering if their aging parents are safe in their home. Filled with practical tips and easily implemented strategies, Lynda Shrager's engaging style makes this book a pleasure to read. Give this book to every person you know who has an aging parent!"
-- Amy S. D'Aprix, MSW, Ph.D., Life Transition Expert, Internationally renowned expert on lifestyle issues related to aging
"Lynda Shrager shares her extensive knowledge, pragmatic know-how and empathic perspective about one of the most challenging questions many adult children need to ask themselves when it comes to their aging parents -- What do we do now? When a parent’s health fails them but their resistance to move doesn’t, Lynda helps the reader understand his or her parent’s perspective. She also skillfully assists her readers to manage this challenging and often emotionally draining issue, while making sure the aging parent continues to feel loved, respected, and safe. It’s a must-read for anyone facing this overwhelming, yet very common, situation."
-- Dr. Robi Ludwig, TV host/personality, author, and psychotherapist.
Marketing Plan
- Publicity campaign to national media
- Goodreads giveaways
- Ads in Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly
- Presented at aging conferences in 2018
- Social media campaign
- Publicity campaign to national media
- Goodreads giveaways
- Ads in Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly
- Presented at aging conferences in 2018
- Social media campaign
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781945188183 |
PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Excellent book on the issue of making it possible to "age in place," allowing seniors to live at home safely. The bulk of the book covers the house itself, going room by room to asses it and with practical suggestions for making staying at home possible.
The second section of the book covers discussing the situation, putting together a care plan and team as well as different practical aspects of life. It too is full of wonderful, practical advice.
Having and using the information in this book can ease your mind and make life easier for your parents.
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