Book chapter
Environmental Adaptations for Older Adults and Their Families in the Home and Community
International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
2009
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Abstract
Environmental adaptation is an important intervention to help older adults remain at home independently and ease the burden of care on their families. A range of adaptations can be considered, including removing or rearranging objects, special equipment, and adaptive tools. Providing an environmental adaptation involves assessment of a person’s needs and capabilities and the environment’s physical properties; choosing an adaptation; ordering and installing it; and training the older adult and family member in its use. This chapter provides an overview of environmental adaptation as an intervention for the elderly, clinical principles, and the evidence to support this approach.
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- Title
- Environmental Adaptations for Older Adults and Their Families in the Home and Community
- Creators
- Laura N. Gitlin - Thomas Jefferson University
- Publication Details
- International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
- Publisher
- Springer New York; New York, NY
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000279171400004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84891448762
- Other Identifier
- 991020111990704721
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