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Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Abstract:There are a host of options other than nursing home care when someone needs assistance with daily life. Learn about the alternatives and discover how you can find out more about each.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 -
Home Energy Audits
Abstract:Home energy audits are helpful in determining how energy efficient your home is and what steps you should take to ensure efficiency. Learn more about do-it-yourself and professional audits.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 -
10 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Bills
Abstract:There are ways to save money on your heating bills. Read ten tips from Dominion to help you conserve energy and be more energy efficient.
Last Reviewed: Sunday, January 31, 2010 -
Home Modification and Repair: Action Ideas for Older Persons and Their Families
Abstract:A brief look at the special issues seniors face when undertaking home repair or when modifying their home to fit elder needs. Addresses both home owner and renter topics.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010 -
Fall Prevention
Abstract:Tips to lower your risk of falling including home adaptations.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010 -
Home Care Safety for the Caregiver
Abstract:Important tips to help family caregivers make their homes as safe as possible.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 -
A Caregiver's Guide to Creating a Safe Environment
Abstract:A Family Caregiver's Guide to Creating a Safe Environment provides the family caregiver room by room suggestions about improving home safety and home modification.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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- AccessVA: Virginia's Accessible Housing Resource - http://www.accessva.org Save Link
- American Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Program - http://www.adata.org Save Link
- Center For Health Design - http://www.healthdesign.org Save Link
- Environmental Geriatrics: Improving Function & Safety - http://www.environmentalgeriatrics.org/cme/extra/noCredit.html Save Link
- Granting Freedom: Virginia's Military Home Modification Grant Program - http://www.vhda.com/vhda_com/Template_a.asp?VHDA_COM_PAGE_NAME=GrantingFreedom Save Link
- Home Safety Council: Home Safety Checklist - http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/resource_center/rc_checklist_w001.aspx Save Link
- National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse - http://www.accessibleapartments.org Save Link
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=8484 Save Link
- Partnership For Advancing Technology In Housing - http://www.pathnet.org Save Link
- Rebuilding Together*Harrisonburg/Rockingham - http://www.rebuildingtogether.org Save Link
- Senior Health - http://www.seniorhealth.about.com Save Link
- VHDA: Rental Unit Accessibility Modification Grant Application - http://www.vhda.com/vhda_com/Template_a.asp?VHDA_COM_PAGE_NAME=AccessibilityRentalModificationGrant Save Link
- Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) - http://www.vats.org Save Link
- Virginia Housing Development Authority - http://www.vhda.com Save Link

