{"id":6603,"date":"2016-07-15T23:58:50","date_gmt":"2016-07-16T03:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ottoolkit.com\/blog\/?p=6603"},"modified":"2019-11-22T20:53:33","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T00:53:33","slug":"home-modifications-and-aging-in-place-the-best-of-ot-toolkit-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ottoolkit.com\/blog\/home-modifications-and-aging-in-place-the-best-of-ot-toolkit-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of OT Toolkit Resources: Home Modifications and Aging in Place"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Aging-in-Place\"<\/a>Since the majority of my career as an OT was spent in Home Health, the topic of Aging in Place and Home Modifications is one that is near and dear to my heart.\u00a0 I have compiled some of the most useful resources that I have posted over the last couple of years in one handy article.<\/p>\n

The Occupational Therapy Toolkit includes a treatment guide on Home Safety and Modification<\/em> and a 5-page Home Safety and Performance Assessment. <\/em><\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Cheryl Hall, OT
\nAuthor and Illustrator
\nOccupational Therapy Toolkit<\/p>\n

Homemods.org<\/strong><\/span>
\nFall Prevention Center of Excellence – A university-based information clearinghouse and training center on home modifications.
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Coping Strategies For Alzheimer\u2019s Caregivers<\/strong><\/span>
\nFall Prevention Center of Excellence
\nBooklet<\/a><\/p>\n

The AARP HomeFit Guide<\/strong><\/span>
\nSmart solutions for making your home comfortable, safe and a great fit
\nBooklet<\/a><\/p>\n

Accessible, Adaptable, and Universal Design Definitions<\/strong><\/span>
\nCenter for Universal Design, North Carolina State University
\nFact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n

Americans with Disabilities Act<\/strong><\/span>
\nChecklist for Existing Facilities Booklet
\nPDF Document<\/a><\/p>\n

Low-Cost Home Safety Improvements<\/strong><\/span>
\nAARP Housing and Mobility
\nArticle<\/a><\/p>\n

Executive Certificate in Home Modification<\/strong><\/span>
\nSince 2004, USC has offered a dynamic and well respected program of five interactive, online courses. Students have access to the latest on home modification research, products, funding strategies, policies, and community planning. Classes starting soon.
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Make & Pay for Home Modifications to Enable Aging in Place<\/strong><\/span>
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

Home-Based Intervention \u2013 Cost Effectiveness<\/strong><\/span>
\nJournal of Aging Research Cost Effectiveness of a Home-Based Intervention That Helps Functionally Vulnerable Older Adults Age in Place at Home
\nArticle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since the majority of my career as an OT was spent in Home Health, the topic of Aging in Place and Home Modifications is one that is near and dear to my heart.\u00a0 I have compiled some of the most useful resources that I have posted over the last couple…<\/p>\n

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