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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"home modifications"”.
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The development of a design and construction process protocol to support occupational therapists in delivering effective home modifications
… the transaction between the person and the home environment and they use design and construction methods to redress any imbalance caused by the ageing process or disability. This skill is recognised by many, including governments, who utilise the expertise of occupational therapists to …
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Aging in place: functional environments: a survey and case study in Floyd County, Virginia
The problem addressed in this study was: What home modifications are made to residential environments to meet the functional capabilities of the aging in place audience? The study was conducted in two phases. In Phase I 102 Floyd County, Virginia, adults 65 years of age or older were interviewed in …
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Balancing design theories and individual needs in residential modifications for people living with ALS
… design or ADAAG-compliant overhaul in the home is ill-advised for these subjects, given their modest budget and limited time for a person with ALS to implement and utilize extensive home modifications. The findings suggest prioritizing modifications to provide function and accessibility in …
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Increasing Fall Self-Efficacy and Awareness of Fall Risks Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
… on topics such as safe footwear, exercises, home hazards, medications, vision, and community mobility. Each weekly session included individualized short-term goal setting.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Participants reported mean MFES pretest scores of 8.61 and posttest scores of 8.14. …