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AARP Home Fit Guide
The AARP HomeFit Guide was created to help people live safely and comfortably in their home by enabling where they live to be a “lifelong home,” suitable for themselves and others in their household, no matter a person’s age or life stage. This Guide can help individuals and families make their current or future residence age-friendly. In addition, elected officials, policymakers and local leaders can learn about and advocate for the types of housing features and designs that communities need so their residents can live safely and comfortably — and thrive.
Audience: Caregivers, Older adults, General public
Type: PDF
Source: AARP
The Built Environment: A Tool for Preventing Falls
DESCRIBE how falls impact senior care residents and staff, as well as clinical and operational performance.
REVIEW elements of the built environment that playa role in fall prevention, detection, and protection
EXPLORE techniques and interventions that leverage the built environment to support fall management strategies
Audience: Older adults
Type: Presentation PDF
Source: Leading Age Annual Meeting and Global Ageing Network
An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective
A Basic Guide to Home Modification Screenings for Non-Healthcare Professionals. This is a basic guide for screening a home for barriers to safety. Designed for nonhealthcare professionals who want to help identify barriers in the home. Highlights when to refer to the rehabilitation team or Primary Care Provider.
Audience: Older adults
Type: Presentation PDF
Source: Thrive for Life