changing the environment: responding to changes in aging
CONTENTS

introduction

changes in aging

health conditions

functional independence

modify environment

preventing falls

ot and pt in environmental design

definitions and citations



Health conditions

In addition to the normal changes that accompany aging, older adults typically have 2-3 chronic health conditions that can affect their ability to manage in the environment.

To learn about physical conditions,
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To learn about cognitive changes,
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To learn about sensory changes,
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To learn about other common disorders in later life, click here. When you have all the information you need, click here.