Try: What is home modification home modifications are changes made to adapt living spaces to meet the needs of people with physical limitations so that they can continue to live independently and safely these modifications may include adding assistive technology or making structural changes to a home modifications can range from something as simple as replacing cabinet doorknobs with pull handles to full-scale construction projects that require installing wheelchair ramps and widening doorways benefits the main benefit of making home modifications is that they promote independence and prevent accidents older americans want to stay in their current homes for the rest of their lives " but other studies show that most homes are not designed to accommodate the needs of people over age 65 most seniors live in homes that are more than 20 years old as these buildings get older along with their residents they may become harder to live in or maintain a house that was perfectly suitable for a senior at age 55 for example may have too many stairs or slippery surfaces for a person who is 70 or 80 thousands of older americans fall at home each year information references "home modifications" by 2010 available at www eldercare gov

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