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Lynda Shrager shares her extensive knowledge, pragmatic know-how and empathic perspective about one of the most challenging questions many adult children need to ask themselves when it comes to their aging parents--What do we do now? When a parent's health fails them but their resistance to move doesn't, Lynda helps the reader understand his or her parent's perspective. She also skillfully assists her readers to manage this challenging and often emotionally draining issue, while making sure the aging parent continues to feel loved, respected, and safe. It's a must-read for anyone facing this overwhelming, yet very common, situation. --Dr. Robi Ludwig, TV host/personality, author, and psychotherapist With both wit and wisdom Lynda imparts invaluable strategies and tips to help seniors safely remain in their homes. --Michael Leonard Wolff, M.D., F.A.C.P., Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Albany Medical College; Professor, Ringel Institute of Gerontology;Chief Physician, Continuing Care, St. Peter's Health Partners, Albany, New York Age in Place is a godsend for family caregivers wondering if their aging parents are safe in their home. Filled with practical tips and easily implemented strategies, Lynda Shrager's engaging style makes this book a pleasure to read. Give this book to every person you know who has an aging parent! --Amy S. D'Aprix, MSW, Ph.D., Life Transition Expert, Internationally renowned expert on lifestyle issues related to aging Our parents are living longer ... Age In Place takes the stress out of facing this challenge. It provides a helpful, compassionate roadmap for this new stage of caring for elderly parents, making sure everyone knows what to do. Step by step, it's a book that offers tremendous peace of mind. --Patricia Gale, freelance reviewer, www.seattlepi.com I recommend a very helpful, comprehensive yet not overwhelming book. --Jane E. Brody, Personal Health Columnist, The New York Times Doctor Radio one of the most popular talk-radio draws for Sirius/XM's 20 million-plus subscribers. We've heard it tends to sell a ton of books! --July 16 / at 4 PM EDT / 30 minutes LIVE Doctor Radio, Healthy Aging with host, Dr. Michael Perskin, MD geriatrician

With both wit and wisdom Lynda imparts invaluable strategies and tips to help seniors safely remain in their homes. --Michael Leonard Wolff, M.D., F.A.C.P., Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Albany Medical College; Professor, Ringel Institute of Gerontology;Chief Physician, Continuing Care, St. Peter's Health Partners, Albany, New York Lynda Shrager shares her extensive knowledge, pragmatic know-how and empathic perspective about one of the most challenging questions many adult children need to ask themselves when it comes to their aging parents--What do we do now? When a parent's health fails them but their resistance to move doesn't, Lynda helps the reader understand his or her parent's perspective. She also skillfully assists her readers to manage this challenging and often emotionally draining issue, while making sure the aging parent continues to feel loved, respected, and safe. It's a must-read for anyone facing this overwhelming, yet very common, situation. --Dr. Robi Ludwig, TV host/personality, author, and psychotherapist Age in Place is a godsend for family caregivers wondering if their aging parents are safe in their home. Filled with practical tips and easily implemented strategies, Lynda Shrager's engaging style makes this book a pleasure to read. Give this book to every person you know who has an aging parent! --Amy S. D'Aprix, MSW, Ph.D., Life Transition Expert, Internationally renowned expert on lifestyle issues related to aging

With both wit and wisdom Lynda imparts invaluable strategies and tips to help seniors safely remain in their homes. --Michael Leonard Wolff, M.D., F.A.C.P., Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Albany Medical College; Professor, Ringel Institute of Gerontology;Chief Physician, Continuing Care, St. Peter's Health Partners, Albany, New York Lynda Shrager shares her extensive knowledge, pragmatic know-how and empathic perspective about one of the most challenging questions many adult children need to ask themselves when it comes to their aging parents--What do we do now? When a parent's health fails them but their resistance to move doesn't, Lynda helps the reader understand his or her parent's perspective. She also skillfully assists her readers to manage this challenging and often emotionally draining issue, while making sure the aging parent continues to feel loved, respected, and safe. It's a must-read for anyone facing this overwhelming, yet very common, situation. --Dr. Robi Ludwig, TV host/personality, author, and psychotherapist I recommend a very helpful, comprehensive yet not overwhelming book. --Jane E. Brody, Personal Health Columnist, The New York Times Our parents are living longer ... Age In Place takes the stress out of facing this challenge. It provides a helpful, compassionate roadmap for this new stage of caring for elderly parents, making sure everyone knows what to do. Step by step, it's a book that offers tremendous peace of mind. --Patricia Gale, freelance reviewer, www.seattlepi.com Age in Place is a godsend for family caregivers wondering if their aging parents are safe in their home. Filled with practical tips and easily implemented strategies, Lynda Shrager's engaging style makes this book a pleasure to read. Give this book to every person you know who has an aging parent! --Amy S. D'Aprix, MSW, Ph.D., Life Transition Expert, Internationally renowned expert on lifestyle issues related to aging

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Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSW, CAPS is the author of Otherwise Healthy - A Planner to Focus Your Thoughts on Organizing Life after Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Her newspaper column ""Mom's Rx"", appeared in the Hearst daily Albany Times Union for over 10 years and appeared in countless newspapers across the country. In 2009 Lynda became a featured columnist for Everyday Health (everydayhealth.com), one of the country's leading online consumer health web sites. For over thirty-seven years Lynda has practiced in the medical field of geriatric rehabilitation, focusing on all aspects of senior health and wellness. Lynda combines her expertise as an occupational therapist, master's level social worker, professional organizer and certified aging in place specialist to pursue her passion of providing therapeutic care in the patient's home environment and in educating their caregivers.

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