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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service publishes research‑based information to help people improve their lives, businesses and communities. Most publications are available as pdf documents and can be viewed online at the Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore (http://agrilifebookstore.org).
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Item Adapting Your Home for More Accessible Living(2007-04-27) Harris, Janie; JWIt 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 loss, hearing loss, problems with touch and hand dexterity, loss of strength and range of motion, cognitive difficulties, mobility impairments, and problems with balance and coordination.Item Assistive Devices for the Home(2002-01-31) Harris, Janie; VJMany 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. Examples include appliances that can be used with one hand, lever handles for doors, magnifiers and dressing aids.Item Brothers, Sisters and Aging Parents(1999-09-02) Isbell, Lou; JWAdult 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 they learn to relate to each other in mature ways.Item Building Positive Relationships(2001-02-20) Isbell, Lou; VJDeclining 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 their parents, and it offers guidelines for providing the care elderly parents need.Item Coping with Caregiving(2006-12-12) Schmall, Vicki; Warren, Judith L.; Crocker, Andrew; DBPeople 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 management, involving other family members, caregiving at a distance and placement in a care facility. Also included are two self-tests for diagnosing and managing stress, as well as a telephone prompter to guide the reader in contacting helpful resources in the community.Item Designing Homes for Function and Safety(2002-01-31) Harris, Janie; VJThe 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 within reach of a person in a wheelchair, or installing handrails on both sides of stairs. These and many other tips are included in this publication.Item Safety for Senior Farmers and Ranchers(2006-04-24) Smith, David; JFAgriculture 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 in work tasks and activities help ensure that they, their co-workers and their family are safe.Item Safety for Senior Farmers and Ranchers (Spanish)(2006-04-24) Smith, David; JFAgriculture 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 in work tasks and activities help ensure that they, their co-workers and their family are safe.