Staying Power: Age-Proof Your Home for Comfort, Safety and Style

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. In this practical and informative book, 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.