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Coping with Caregiving
(2006-12-12)
People who care for elderly relatives often ignore their own needs. This publication offers guidance to help caregivers maintain their own personal well-being while caring for an elderly relative. Topics include stress ...
Building Positive Relationships
(2001-02-20)
Declining health and the increased need of care and support for aging parents may strain even the best relationships. This publication discusses ways that adult children can analyze and improve their relationships with ...
Brothers, Sisters and Aging Parents
(1999-09-02)
Adult children play a crucial role in helping aging parents. When relationships with siblings are poor, everyone suffers. Brothers and sisters can build strong relationships and unite in caring for elderly parents when ...
Safety for Senior Farmers and Ranchers (Spanish)
(2006-04-24)
Agriculture is among the most dangerous industries. Being alert and understanding the physical challenges that come with aging is the key to successful, safe farming by senior farmers and ranchers. The changes they make ...
Safety for Senior Farmers and Ranchers
(2006-04-24)
Agriculture is among the most dangerous industries. Being alert and understanding the physical challenges that come with aging is the key to successful, safe farming by senior farmers and ranchers. The changes they make ...
Adapting Your Home for More Accessible Living
(2007-04-27)
It is important for people to live comfortably and independently in their homes. Homes can be adapted to aid people with various disabilities. This publication explains how to make such adaptations for people with vision ...
Assistive Devices for the Home
(2002-01-31)
Many simple, inexpensive devices can make daily activities easier and safer for the elderly and those who have physical disablities. This publication suggests products for living and sleeping areas, kitchens and bathrooms. ...
Designing Homes for Function and Safety
(2002-01-31)
The principle of universal design is that homes should be as usable as possible by people of all ages and physical ablities. This might be accomplished by widening doors, making floor levels flush, placing electrical outlets ...