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



Wider door to improve access

Double doors on the wardrobe make a wider opening from which to remove garments. The doors protrude less into the room as well.

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Click here to go on to preventing falls. This intervention would be helpful to individuals with:

visual impairments

impairments of balance

strength limitations

reduced range of motion

cognitive impairments

mobility limitations