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



Automatic lights

Lights that are motion sensitive can be very helpful for outdoor lighting, particularly from the garage or front sidewalk into the house. These lights are relatively inexpensive to install and help insure that an elder arriving at home after dark has a well-lit path into the house.

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