Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
FCS5-455: Paying for Continued Education
Bob Flashman, Megan Hempfling | November 13, 2012 (New)
Various forms of continued education and training are available. They range from a four-year program at an expensive private college or university to a less expensive state university or even a community or technical college. Once you decide where you want to continue your education, you can search out the various forms of financial aid that are available, both from the educational institution itself and from outside sources.
FCS5-457: Managing in Tough Times: Rebounding Your Finances after Recession
Jennifer Hunter | October 9, 2012 (New)
Implementing good money management practices can help you rebound and allow you to be better prepared for future changes in the economy.
FCS5-458: Maximizing Your Dollars in Retirement
Jennifer Hunter | October 9, 2012 (New)
Developing a monthly budget for your retirement expenses can help you feel more prepared to adjust to rising prices and unexpected expenses.
FCS7-207: Ten Tips for Talking with Your Child or Teen about Sexuality
Amy Hosier, Erin Yelland | September 20, 2012 (New)
Parenting involves teaching children to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy sexual development. It is an important parenting responsibility to talk to your children about sex, sexuality, and related topics.
FCS7-188: Home Is Where the Health Is
Rosie Allen, Carol Gnatuk | August 30, 2012 (Minor Revision)
FCS4-414: Home Accessibility: One Size Fits All
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)
A well-designed home promotes independence and allows us the satisfaction of being able to stay in control and remain at home as we age or as our needs change.
FCS4-418: Home Accessibility: Resources
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)
The following information will help you find resources and support for improving your residential situations, assessing your needs and determining which modifications and assistive technologies are most appropriate for you.
FCS4-415: Home Accessibility: Bedrooms
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can make your bedroom a safer and more user-friendly space.
FCS4-416: Home Accessibility: Bathrooms
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can help make your bathroom a safer and more user-friendly space in your home.
FCS4-413: Home Accessibility: Assistive Technology
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)
Assistive technology allows people to do things that they might not otherwise be able to do. It reduces the impact of a disability and increases the opportunity for enjoying an optimal level of safety and independence.