Exploring Funding Sources for Home Modifications: Part 3
Check out these additional funding sources for Home modifications.
Aging at home instead of entering independent living communities, dependent living communities or skilled nursing homes.
Check out these additional funding sources for Home modifications.
Part 2 of Funding a Home Modification shares additional government resources that may be available to assist in needed repairs and changes to your home.
Most people know they will need to make some changes to their homes if they lose some of ability to get around due to aging or an injury, but they aren’t sure what changes are most important for their circumstances. Specialized occupational and physical therapists (OTs and PTs) are a valuable resource to perform a home assessment. They are trained to look at both the home and the physical abilities of the people using it. This provides acomprehensive approach that will address the specific needs of a person in their home.
Individuals with dementia are at higher risk for injury or harm in certain areas of the home. Simple changes to create a safe and easy to use environment will help to maximize independence and safety for as long as possible.
Assistive technology (AT) can be helpful in aging gracefully in your home. AT can range from things as simple as adaptive eating utensils and as complex as a computer or automation in your home.
Once you have had an Aging in Place consultation, use this check list to help you find a builder to make the needed changes to your home to enhance safety, function and independence in your home.
Falling is NOT an inevitable part of aging. Follow these quick tips to reduce your fall risk.
Small bathrooms can be difficult to navigate especially when using an assistive device or wheelchair. Learn a few tips to enhance access to your bathroom.
The following excerpts were selected from the Wikipedia article on “Aging in Place”. For the full article follow this link. Aging in Place The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging […]
1 in 3 adults over age 65 have trouble using some feature of there home