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Gerontologic Environmental Modifications (GEM)

Abstract:

The site contains information on Injury Prevention, Product Safety and Assessment. Of particular interest is the section on 'bathing safety equipment' under the heading of 'product safety', this contains information on grab bars, handheld shower heads and bath mats.

Visit http://www.cornellaging.com/gem/

Go60.Com : Solutions for Living with Alzheimer’s – The Caregiver’s Guide to Home Modification

Abstract:

This web page features an article that focuses on providing information on modifying the home and yard to care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Visit http://www.go60.com/alzheimers_home_modifications.htm

Growth Chart Training

Abstract:

This Web site offers a set of self-directed, interactive training modules to provide health care professionals in the United States with expertise on using and interpreting the new growth charts in clinical and public health settings to assess growth of infants, children, and adolescents. The site includes a 'Using the CDC Growth Charts for Children with Special Health Care Needs' module.

Visit http://depts.washington.edu/growth/index.htm

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REGISTRATION IS FREE While most of the site is available for viewing without the need of registering or logging on, there are many benefits available to those who choose to register. They will be able to keep track of their past activities and searches, find people with common interests of similarly located and add them to a "buddy list" where they can easily contact them. Registered users may also subscribe to receive a quarterly newspaper, regular updates, notifications of new items and news in specific area of interest. One of the more important features of registration is the ability to submit various items in different sections of the website. General disability access and home modification publications can be submitted, as well as, case studies, forum topics, images and even videos.