Assessing Living Environments of Older Adults

AARP - Home Design
http://www.aarp.org/life/homedesign/
This is a section of the AARP's website promoting safety and accessibility in the homes of seniors. There is information on lighting, doors, windows, hallways, floors, kitchen, and bathroom safety. There is also a check list for seniors to see how their homes measure up to safety!

Abledata
http://www.abledata.com/
Abledata is a federally funded project by the US Department of Education. This website offers over 30,000 assistive technology and rehabilitation products that are available to seniors and persons with disabilities.

CHIPPS: Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors
http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/PHP/CHIPPS.htm
This website is part of the San Francisco Department of Health. The goals of the CHIPPS program include creating awareness that many injuries to older people can be prevented, developing simple ways to recognize and correct injury hazards, and providing resources and information to health professionals and the public. Available on this website are links to a home safety checklist, injury prevention tips, and a guide to preventing falls in seniors.

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