TY - JOUR
T1 - Home Modifications to Improve Function and Safety in the United States
AU - Keglovits, Marian
AU - Stark, Susan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - In the United States, the older adult population will reach over 70 million by 2030. Impaired function and falls from unsupportive housing result in high healthcare costs. Due to the state of housing, there is a need for home modifications to support older adults. This article reviews the current state of home modifications for this population in the United States. There is a dearth of programs and financial support to provide these interventions. Various initiatives exist, however, the lack of national models results in unmet needs. Replicable, high-quality home modification interventions should be supported to serve older adults.
AB - In the United States, the older adult population will reach over 70 million by 2030. Impaired function and falls from unsupportive housing result in high healthcare costs. Due to the state of housing, there is a need for home modifications to support older adults. This article reviews the current state of home modifications for this population in the United States. There is a dearth of programs and financial support to provide these interventions. Various initiatives exist, however, the lack of national models results in unmet needs. Replicable, high-quality home modification interventions should be supported to serve older adults.
KW - Environment
KW - Housing for the elderly
KW - Independent living
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85096056598&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/26892618.2020.1743510
DO - 10.1080/26892618.2020.1743510
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85096056598
SN - 2689-2618
VL - 34
SP - 110
EP - 125
JO - Journal of Aging and Environment
JF - Journal of Aging and Environment
IS - 2
ER -