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Rachel Adelson M.A.
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Staying Power: Age-Proof Your Home for Comfort, Safety and Style |
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No copies available |
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English |
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Paperback |
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240 |
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2013-01-07 |
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0987813609 |
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Sage Tree Publishing |
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0.82 pounds |
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0.6 x 5.5 x 8.5 inches |
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Product Description
Empower yourself! Learn how to make any type of house, apartment or condo a safer, more supportive living space for years to come with this lively new handbook. It's “sensible, useful, comprehensive and engagingly written,” says Paula Span of The New York Times. "An invaluable, well-researched, well-organized, well-written resource for both people getting older and those concerned about their care, health and safety." - Dr. Joan Vernikos, former Director of NASA Life Sciences and author, Sitting Kills, Moving Heals "Staying Power is a very helpful, thorough guide to aging at home. It's particularly good for patients coming home from the hospital or rehab feeling overwhelmed and lost. This easy-to-follow handbook can support their readjustment." - Neurologist Nancy Robinson, M.D. In this practical and informative reference, award-winning health writer Rachel Adelson shares tips and tricks learned from experts in aging, health and housing. You’ll find reliable, well-organized information on everything from where and how to install grab bars to how to set up flooring, lighting and furnishings. Don’t break your back or your budget: Use the handy checklists and shopping lists to kick-start projects and easily, affordably customize layout and decor. And there’s more: Learn about normal, healthy aging; fight negative media messages; learn how to assess and plan for change; use the home to stay fit and social; and find the best resources for your special needs in the extensive resource and reading list.
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http://bookmooch.com/0987813609 |
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