Age in Place, Lynda G. Shrager
Age in Place, Lynda G. Shrager
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Age in Place
A Guide to Modifying, Organizing, and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s Home; Keep Them Safe, Keep You Safe

Author: Lynda G. Shrager

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 4 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/31/2018


Synopsis

Filled with clear and practical solutions, this step-by-step, room-by-room guide to simple home modifications helps seniors make their homes safer and easier to navigate.Lynda Shrager is a registered 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 qualifications and experience that makes her an expert in adapting environments to increase patient safety and independence. Age in Place is designed to help seniors and their caregivers address these new challenges together and make life at home safer, more manageable, and less stressful for all.Age in Place features the following: A room-by-room walk-through to evaluate and modify safetyRecommendations for the best home medical equipmentWhere to obtain services and additional helpful resourcesA check list for listeners to complete their own walk-through, with a quick and easy guide to making each space safe and manageableOccupational therapy tips in “Hacks for Health and Home” sections at the end of each chapterA “Vital Documents Guide” for easy retrieval of important papers in case of an emergency

About Lynda G. Shrager

Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSW, CAPS, has practiced in the medical field of geriatric rehabilitation, focusing on all aspects of senior health and wellness, for over thirty-seven years. She combines her expertise as an occupational therapist, master’s-level social worker, professional organizer, and certified aging-in-place specialist to provide therapeutic care in the patient’s home environment and in educating their caregivers. Shrager is author of Otherwise Healthy and her newspaper column, “Mom’s Rx,” appeared in the Albany Times Union for over ten years and as well as in countless newspapers across the country.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin has recorded over three hundred audiobooks in numerous genres. Her work has won AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly Listen-Up awards as well as a nomination for the prestigious Audie award. AudioFile magazine says "Marguerite Gavin is an accomplished storyteller . . . with a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion, she easily delivers wry humor and moves smoothly from accent to accent, recalling multiple characters perfectly." Gavin divides her time as an actress between the sound studio and classical theater. She lives in the Washington, DC area.


Reviews

Author Lynda Shrager states in her new book which is filled with helpful advice and useful information for planning ahead for the inevitable decisions that must be made as one ages, that "although the language of this book is directed toward caregivers, it is my hope and expectation that many senior......more

Goodreads review by Ell

AMAZING. That is how I would describe Age in Place in one word! I am preparing to organize and update my elderly parent’s home to keep them safe and make life a little easier for them. You will not find a more helpful, comprehensive and practical guide! I HIGHLY recommend this book if you find yours......more

Goodreads review by Janet

A must read for anyone helping their parents (or themselves one day!) navigate aging and living safely and comfortably.......more


Quotes

“A helpful, compassionate roadmap…A book that offers tremendous peace of mind.” Blogcritics

"Age in Place is a godsend for family caregivers…Filled with practical tips and easily implemented strategies…A pleasure to read.” Amy S. D’Aprix, MSW, PhD, life-transition expert

“With both wit and wisdom Lynda imparts invaluable strategies and tips to help seniors safely remain in their homes.” Michael Leonard Wolff, MD, FACP, Albany Medical College

“A must-read for anyone facing this overwhelming, yet very common, situation.” Dr. Robi Ludwig, psychotherapist and author


Awards

  • Amazon.com Bestseller