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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."An invaluable, well-researched, well-organized, well-written resource for both people getting older and those concerned about their care, health and safety." - Dr. Joan Vernikos, former Director of NASA Life Sciences and author, Sitting Kills, Moving Heals"Staying Power is a very helpful, thorough guide to aging at home. It's particularly good for patients coming home from the hospital or rehab feeling overwhelmed and lost. This easy-to-follow handbook can support their readjustment." - Neurologist Nancy Robinson, M.D. In this practical and informative reference, 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.

Rachel Adelson, M.A., is an award-winning science writer specializing in health and aging. Known for her clear, conversational writing style, she has covered brain health and cognitive aging, neurological disorders, home-health programs, medication and pain management, universal design, and more for top scientific, health care and senior-services organizations including the American Psychological Association, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. A former communications program manager for IBM, she has degrees in psychology and journalism, and graduate certificates in aging and public health. A Baby Boomer herself, she is also certified to teach fitness to older adults.