A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Aging 1st Edition

A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Aging, 1st Edition, by Wolf, Robert is an essential resource for clinicians, caregivers, policymakers, and families seeking clear, evidence-based strategies to protect and empower older adults. This authoritative guide blends practical assessment tools, real-world case examples, and current best practices to address fall prevention, home safety, medication management, mobility, and dementia-related risks.

Grounded in gerontology and public-health principles, the book explains how to conduct thorough safety audits, tailor interventions to individual needs, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams. Readers will appreciate accessible checklists, decision-making frameworks, and actionable recommendations that translate research into everyday care—whether in private homes, assisted living, or community health settings across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and beyond.

What sets this edition apart is its balanced focus on independence and protection: promoting quality of life while reducing preventable injuries. Health professionals will find clinical insights and policy context useful for program development and advocacy. Family caregivers will gain confidence from step-by-step guidance on adapting environments, communicating risk, and supporting older adults’ autonomy.

Well-suited for continuing education, training programs, and practical reference on the bookshelf, A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Aging equips readers with the knowledge to make immediate, measurable improvements in elder safety. If your goal is to prevent falls, reduce hospital readmissions, and foster safer communities for aging populations, this book is the field-tested companion you need.

Order your copy today and start applying proven strategies that protect dignity, enhance safety, and support healthier aging.

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