Home Repair and Modification
The majority of older adults wish to remain in their own homes as they age. Making modifications to your home can promote independence and prevent accidents. Home modifications are changes made to adapt living spaces to meet the needs of people with physical limitations. Modifications can be rather minor like adding grab bars and lever door handles, or major improvements like adding a ramps.
National Information and Resources
Below are national resources that provide information on home modifications.
HomeMods.org
The website serves as an information clearinghouse on home modification. This resource equips professionals and consumers with a comprehensive inventory of resources such as a National Directory of Home Modification and Repair Resources.
WELLCome Home
WellCome Home is a project of Ball State University funded by the Retirement Research Foundation of Chicago. The site helps you determine how your house or the house of someone you know can be improved to allow you or your friend to stay at home.
Home Safety Checklist
Rebuilding Together, Inc. has an excellent checklist to help identify fall hazards and accessibility issues in the home.
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Publications
The Eldercare Locator is pleased to provide the following fact sheet and brochure on home modifications and falls prevention. To view our entire list of publications visit the Resources section on this website.
Home Modifications Fact Sheet
Preventing Falls at Home
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Find Information and Resources in Your Area
To learn which resources and home modification programs are in your community, start your search below.
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