SON Home | UW Home | MyUW | UW Bothell | UW Tacoma | HealthLinks | Contact the School | Search SON | Internal Headlines | Briefly | From the Deans Desk | Alumni News UW Faculty Publish Book for Older Adults Considering Moving More and more older adults are seeking alternatives to their present living arrangements. Retirement communities and assisted living complexes are options that offer the privacy and support to help you, the older adult, remain independent for as long as possible. The book Choices: Making a Good Move to a Retirement Community describes the process of moving. It is based on the experiences of older adults who have successfully relocated. In Choices, co-authors Heather M. Young and Rheba de Tornyay recognize that moving is a major life transition at any age. They address common questions and concerns about the moving process, which includes deciding to move, preparing to move, making the move, and settling in your new surroundings. As you mature, your needs will change. You eventually may decide to free yourself from the responsibilities and upkeep of your home and demanding lifestyle. Choices helps you weigh your options and plan for your future. About the Authors: Heather M. Young is a gerontological nurse practitioner for ERA Care Communities and a Research Associate Professor in the department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems at the UW. Rheba de Tornyay offers over 40 years experience in nursing practice and as a nurse educator. She is a Professor, Emeritus in the department of Psychosocial & Community Health at the UW School of Nursing. Return to Headlines Headlines | Briefly | From the Deans Desk | Alumni News   Copyright © 2008 University of Washington 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, Washington 98195