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



Lower bar for hanging clothes

The pull-out bar, particularly because it moves easily, can reduce the need to reach into the closet and move off balance. Some training might be required for an individual with balance deficits, to ensure that he/she positions him or herself properly to use it.

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