FCS4-417: Home Accessibility: Kitchens

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 kitchen a safer and more user-friendly space.

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.

FCS3-559: Choose Nutrient Dense Foods and Beverages

Ingrid Adams, Mallory Foster | July 20, 2012 (New)

Nutrient-dense foods have more nutrients per calorie than foods that are not nutrient dense. Nutrient-dense foods contain a small portion of their calories from fat, sugar, or refined grains and have more vitamins, minerals, and protein.

FCS3-557: Getting Children to Eat Vegetables

Ingrid Adams | July 20, 2012 (New)

Research now shows early eating habits may carry over into adulthood. It is important for parents to introduce good eating habits in children when they are young. However, it is never too late to start.

FCS3-558: Power Up Your Vegetable Choices

Ingrid Adams | July 20, 2012 (New)

Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet. They are low in calories, fat, and other unhealthy substances such as sodium and cholesterol. Vegetables also add color, texture, and flavor to our meals.

FCS7-201: Enhancing Quality Care Relationships Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | June 22, 2012 (New)

Sharing and documenting life story and health history promotes a quality caregiving relationship. A life story is an account of the series of experiences that make up our lives and define who we are.

FCS7-204: Enhancing Mental Health Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | June 22, 2012 (New)

Documenting our life story encourages us to constructively think about and examine both positive and negative personal experiences, the meaning and emotions we attach to our experiences, and the lessons we have learned over time.

FCS7-202: Exercising the Brain Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | June 22, 2012 (New)

Life story also contributes to brain health, as the process of documenting and sharing life story is a form of brain exercise.