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Overview
Written by a practicing architect and gerontologist, The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's-Proofing Your Home shows you how to create a home environment that will help you cope with the many difficulties associated with Alzheimer's. This unique book is divided into two sections to provide the most thorough coverage available. Section One deals with interior and exterior spaces individually, providing key information on how to ensure that the Alzheimer's patient will be safe and secure. Section Two gives a detailed list of potential problems related to Alzheimer's and practical information on how to cope with those problems in the home setting.Synopsis
Written by a practicing architect and gerontologist, The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's-Proofing Your Home shows you how to create a home environment that will help you cope with the many difficulties associated with Alzheimer's. This unique book is divided into two sections to provide the most thorough coverage available. Section One deals with interior and exterior spaces individually, providing key information on how to ensure that the Alzheimer's patient will be safe and secure. Section Two gives a detailed list of potential problems related to Alzheimer's and practical information on how to cope with those problems in the home setting.
Booknews
Warner, an architect and gerontologist, illustrates how to create a home environment that helps caretakers cope with the problems evolving around space associated with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Chapters focus on issues such as safety in the kitchen, outdoor environments, wandering, incontinence, and access limitation. Specific products are described and manufacturers are listed to make locating a particular product simple. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)