As the number of people affected by dementia continues to rise, this is the first in-depth examination of related services dedicated to the unique demands of remote and rural settings.Contributors from the UK, Australia, North America and Europe explore the experiences and requirements of those living with dementia and those caring for them in personal and professional capacities in challenging geographical locations. For practitioners, researchers, academics and policy makers, thi...

Buying an inexpensive piece of land and building a comfortable, sustainableoff-grid home is becoming a popular new way to pursue the American dream.This is a project that can be tailored to every budget, and can incorporate asmany (or as few) of the conveniences of modern technology as one desires.The security of knowing you have a fully provisioned, eco-friendly retreatpowered by renewable energy sources will help you sleep better afterwatching th...

The ability to provide your own food may be a lost skill in modern society, but it doesn't have to be lost on you. Some folks believe we are nearing the days when this knowledge will once again become necessary for survival. Even if that doesn't happen, most will agree that becoming food self-sufficient is one heck of a fun project.Be forewarned, however, that there's more to food self-sufficiency than raising a few chickens and doing a little vegetable gardening – much more, in fa...

How to find, purify, filter, and store clean drinking water is of primary importance to preppers and off-grid homesteaders. Water is the element that sustains all life, but most of the earth's surface water is unsafe for human consumption. Nicholas Hyde's latest work may well become the most important reference book in your survival kit.Learn how to drill your own well using hand tools, how to properly harvest rainwater, how to find water in the wild, and what to do with your infin...