The Home Safety Assessment Tool was designed to be used by the nurse in the home setting and completed by observation and interviews with the older adult. SSC 1 of the home safety assessment ...

Consequently, it is imperative to assess risks to home safety and implement prevention programs among community-dwelling older adults to prevent falls, avoid injury, and facilitate independence as ...

Most Americans prefer to age in their own homes, but renovations are often required for safety and accessibility ... place means remaining in one’s own home rather than moving to a retirement ...