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Daily support services provided to individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves due to a disability or functional limitation. These services can be provided informally by a family member or friend or more formally by a paid professional such as a home health aide, nurse or therapist.

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  1. Older Drivers
    National Institute on Aging
    It's important to know that getting older doesn't automatically turn people into bad drivers.
  2. Tips for Preventing Falls
    This checklist offers tips for modifying the home to prevent possible falls and other accidents.
  3. Tips for Traveling with an Older Adult
    This checklist offers suggestions when you are traveling with an aging adult.
  4. Falls and Fractures
    National Institute on Aging
    A simple fall can change your life. Just ask any of the thousands of older men and women who fall each year and break a bone.
  5. Factsheet on Scooters
    AbleData
    Scooters can be a great option for people with mobility disabilities.
  6. Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing
    AbleData
    For people with disabilities, a dwelling must be fully accessible to become a home.
  7. Ramps and Accessible Thresholds
    By Katherine Belknap, AbleData
    For most wheelchair and scooter users, just one step may as well be a mountain. Ramps are key to eliminating ground level differences.
  8. Disabled Renters' Housing Rights
    Nolo
    If you have a disability, you should understand the laws when you rent a house or apartment.
  9. LIFTS AND ELEVATORS
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  10. Education and Care - Bathing
    Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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