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Review
. 2001 Sep-Oct;22(5):239-46; quiz 246-7.
doi: 10.1067/mgn.2001.119473.

Home adaptation: helping older people age in place

S B Fielo  1 , S A Warren
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Home adaptation: helping older people age in place

S B Fielo et al. Geriatr Nurs. 2001 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

As people age, decrements in sensory, motor, and cognitive function often jeopardize their ability to manage activities of daily living safely and comfortably in their own homes. The purposes of this article are to discuss common problems faced by many elders who want to remain at home, present information about possible solutions that increase their safety and comfort, and provide resources for additional information on assistive products.

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