Resources for Families
We have mentioned a number of resources in our book related to elder care,family communication, household aids/products and organizations for seniors, remodeling, and other helpful contact ideas. Following is a list of these categorized alphabetically by the need they fill or the service they perform
Organizations for Seniors
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): www.aarp.org
- American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_aging.html
- Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO): To find out if there is a program in your area, contact your local HUD (Housing and Urban Development) office. National web site:portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
- Generations United (a national organization focused on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and policies): www.gu.org
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: www.naela.com
Elder Care
- Baby Boomer’s Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents
- by Gene B. Williams, Patie Kay, and David Williams. Lanham, MD: Taylor, 2005
- Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide by Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler. New York: Sterling, 2005.
- How to Care for Aging Parents by Virginia Morris. New York: Workman, 1996.
- Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org
- National Alliance for Caregiving: www.caregiving.org
- National Family Caregivers Association: Tax deductions and other government assistance for elderly care and dependence: call (800) 829-1040 or go to www.irs.gov
Family Communication
- Another Country: Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders by Mary Pipher. New York: Riverhead, 1999.
- Generations: The History of America’s Future, 1584–2069 by William Strauss and Neil Howe. New York: Quill, 1991
Household Aids/Products for Seniors
- Bruno Stairlifts: (800) 462-0664, operator #10, or go to www.bruno.com
- First Street: To order a catalog with “helpful innovations for baby boomers and beyond,” call (800) 704-1210 or go to www.firststreetonline.com
- Flex-A-Bed: (800) 787-1337 or go to www.flexabed.com
- Sleep Comfort: (800) 675-5231 or go to www.sleep-comfort.com
- Grab Bars: For information, go to the AARP website at www.aarp.org
- Port-A-Bar portable grab bar: (800) 542-5076 or go to www.grabitonline.com
- Lift Chairs: For information, go to the Pride Mobility Products website at www.pridemobility.com
- Medical Alarms: For a free brochure about the Life Alert alarm, call (800) 404-5474.
- Medication Reminders: For information about the E-pill Medication Reminder, go to www.epill.com/ind.html
- Power Magnification: For information, call Video Eye at (800) 909-4948 or go to www.videoeye.com
- Adjustable Sinks: For information, go to www.ad-as.com
- Toilet Seats: For information about the Guardian model #30270 elevated toilet seat with handles, go to www.qualitymedicalsupplies.com
- Walk-in Tubs: For information, call Premier Care in Bathing at (800) 934-7416 or go to http://premiercarebathing.com/
Remodeling
- Creating an Accessory Apartment by Patrick H. Hare and Jolene N. Ostler. New York:McGraw-Hill, 1987.
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) is an NAHB training program for remodelers to do the kinds of home modifications homeowners require as they grow older in their homes: www.nahb.org
- Harrell Remodeling: For information about remodeling with certified-green building professionals, call (650) 230-9000 or go to www.harrell-remodeling.com
- Home and Garden Television (HGTV): Lists 21,000 house plans you can explore, including 26 for accessory units and 615 for duplex units. For details, go to http://www.hgtvremodels.com/
- Lind Interiors: Deborah Lind, ASID, provides has two creative examples of granny flat additions to single-family homes. For details, go to www.lindinteriors.com
- Roll-Out Shelves: Call (415) 681-1655 or go to www.rolloutshelves.com