Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
FCS4-413: Home Accessibility: Assistive Technology
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 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.
FCS4-417: Home Accessibility: Kitchens
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 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 | Aug. 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 | Aug. 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 | Aug. 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 | Jul. 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 | Jul. 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 | Jul. 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.
FCS7-200: Life Story: What Is It and How Do You Write It?
Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)
Whether it is our own or that of someone we love, writing a life story can be a rich and rewarding experience. It is also a gift that can last for generation after generation. To get started, it is important to be organized, prepared, and flexible.
FCS7-203: Planning and Decision Making Through Life Story
Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)
Life story focuses heavily on the past, but we can use these experiences to help us think about and plan for the future.