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Home Modification for Aging in Place
As we grow older, most of us want to stay in our homes as long as possible. We realize that the home that we live in may no longer meet our physical needs, yet we are in no hurry to leave it. This lesson explores both small and larger home modifications that we can do easily and cost effectively, and that will allow us to continue to live in our own homes longer. In addition to home modification, we will also explore home devices that can be useful to this challenge. These modifications and devices can help us age in place mentally, physically and financially. Go HERE for more information.
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Archived Lesson Series Below:
Action Plan for Healthy Living
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Action Plan for Managing Obesity
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AgeSense: Adapting to Life's Changes
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AgeSense: The Caregiving Journey
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Alzheimer's 101 |
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Brain Blitz
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Choose Wisely: For Health and Wealth
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Cook Once Workshop Presentation
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Cut the Clutter and Get Organized
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Donating Safe and Nutritious Food to Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
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Dressing Professionally on a Budget
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Emotional Appetite: The Food and Mood Connection
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Everyday Mindfulness
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Fashion An Easier Life With Assistive Technology
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Fixing Funky Foods
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Focus on the "Stars" - Cooking Healthy for the Holidays
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Food Allergy Facts of Life
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Healthy Cooking Styles
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Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens
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Gluten and Your Gut's Good Health
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Green Choices: Selecting, Preparing, and Serving Meals
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Hoarding - The Impact Of Compulsive Keepers
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Is it Safe? Information on Genetically Engineered Foods for Consumers
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It's Easy To Be Green
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Let's Life A Little: Physical Activity For Fun And Fitness |
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Liquid Assets |
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Living Life Richer
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Men's Health: A Guide To Living Long, Strong And Well
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More Plants On The Plate
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Our Neighbors' Food: Sitting At The Table
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Shopping Safe At Farmers Markets
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Simple Seasonal Meals
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Sleep: Want It, Need It, Get It!
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So Now What. . .? Managing Life After Retirement
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Sugar: More Than a Sweetner Presentation
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Vary Your Protein
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Vitamin D - Sunshine to Supplements Presentation
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Volunteer Quantity Cooking
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Understanding Dyslexia
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You Might Be An Entrepreneur If . . .
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Relationships
Emergent Literacy: Helping Young Children's Development Through Reading
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FamilyTalk: Making It Work
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From Awareness to Action: The Military Family in Our Communities
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Know Yourself, Understand Others, Improve Relationships
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Loving Long-Distance: Families Separated By Distance
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Relationships Matter: You and Social Capital
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Resource Management
How Are You Doing? A Financial Check-Up
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Cash In With Coupons
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Get Financially Prepared! Take Steps Ahead of a Disaster
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Know Your Credit
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Protecting Your Nest Egg
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Spend Some, Save Some, Share Some: Family Budgeting
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Do They Make Sense For You?
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