Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging This sample presentation is intended to assist the Aging Network as it promotes home modifications programs and resources available in communities around the country ID: 771722
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Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging This sample presentation is intended to assist the Aging Network as it promotes home modifications programs and resources available in communities around the country. This presentation accompanies the Eldercare Locator’s Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging brochure, which was developed as part of the 2019 Home for the Holidays campaign.
About the Home for the Holidays Campaign A national pubic education campaign highlighting community programs that support older adults, their families and caregivers. Timed to coordinate with the holiday season, the campaign provides tools and resources to help families discuss difficult topics.
About the Eldercare Locator Launched in 1991, the Eldercare Locator is the only national information and referral resource to provide support to consumers across the spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. The Locator was established and is funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).eldercare.acl.gov 1 (800) 677-1116
What are Home Modifications? Home modifications help make homes better suited to meet the changing needs of the people who live in them—and can help prevent falls, maximize independence and supportcaregiving.Home modifications range from thesimple—clearing clutter off the floor, improving lighting or removing rugs to help prevent falls—to more complex—installing a stair lift or renovating a bathroom to make it accessible for someone with mobility limitations.
Types of Home Modifications Installing grab bars near the toilet, in the shower and/or bathtubInstalling handheld shower heads and/or shower seats Removing or securing rugs to the floor Adding high-contrast non-skid tape to stairs Adding handrails to both sides of staircases Additional examples are provided in the brochure, Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging.
Choosing Home Modifications That are Right for You Use a checklist to help decide which modifications are most useful. Work with an occupational therapist who can: Conduct a home assessment, Evaluate a person’s ability to carry out tasks Identify potential hazards and recommend modifications.
Finding and Working with Home Modification Providers
What to Ask During a Home Modification Assessment Can you get into and out of the residence easily and safely?If the home has stairs, are there rails on both sides of the stairs? Do you need help standing up from a seated position? Is there enough lighting in hallways and other places in the home? Can you safely navigate the home during the night when it is dark? Are there rugs or other items on the floors that may cause a fall? Is there a need for supportive and safety features in the bathroom? More information: eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/ LearnMoreAbout /Housing.aspx
Local Resources Direct people to contact your agency by adding your agency’s logo and contact information here!Add additional slides as necessary to showcase your programs.
National Resources Eldercare Locatoreldercare.acl.gov | 1 (800) 677-1116National Association of Area Agencies on Agingn4a.org USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology homemods.org
About the Eldercare Locator Launched in 1991, the Eldercare Locator is the only national information and referral resource to provide support to consumers across the spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. The Locator was established and is funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).eldercare.acl.gov 1 (800) 677-1116