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Home Modifications among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Closer Look at Race and Ethnicity

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Gerontological Social Work"

DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2017.1341444

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigated racial and ethnic differences in home modification use. Data from the 2011 National Health and Aging Trends Study were used (n=6,764). Compared with non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics were less likely to have… read more here.

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Understanding home modification outcomes from the perspective of older people and people with a disability: informing home modification evaluation.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Disability and rehabilitation"

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2146765

Abstract: PURPOSE There is limited evidence to guide therapists in home modification outcome evaluation. Involving consumers in evaluating home modifications is critical to progressing practice. This study investigated the home modification experience and outcomes most valued… read more here.

Keywords: modification outcomes; home modifications; home modification; life ... See more keywords
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Home Modifications for Older Adults: A Systematic Review

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Journal of Applied Gerontology"

DOI: 10.1177/07334648231151669

Abstract: While ≧10,000 Americans turn 65 years old every day, only 10% of American homes are “aging ready.” Unsafe homes can exacerbate disability, lead to falls, and increase the likelihood of hospitalization. With increased investments in… read more here.

Keywords: older adults; home modifications; modifications older; systematic review ... See more keywords
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Who uses technical aids in old age? Exploring the implementation of technology-based home modifications in Europe

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Frontiers in Public Health"

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1130177

Abstract: Introduction Home modifications and features, e.g., handrails or ramps for people using wheelchairs, should allow residents with functional limitations to maintain social participation, health, and wellbeing for aging in place. However, there is little evidence… read more here.

Keywords: implementation technology; older adults; home modifications; age ... See more keywords

Housing Design and Community Care: How Home Modifications Reduce Care Needs of Older People and People with Disability

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16111951

Abstract: The extent to which housing design can minimise levels of community caregiving has remained largely unmeasured. This paper reports the potential for home modifications to reduce caregiving in the peoples’ homes, particularly older people and… read more here.

Keywords: care; community; housing design; home modifications ... See more keywords