GERO 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Lgbt Community, Assisted Living, Family Caregivers
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Changes to the current home of an elder. Adapting homes to meet the needs of people with physical limitations. Allow older adults to continue to live independently and safely. Nahb predicts aging in place remodeling marker to be - billion. Wide hallways and doors to allow wheelchair access. Protective railings and clear pathways to prevent falls. Move by an elder to a smaller home in the same community. Form of aging in place if elders wish to stay in their communities. Less expensive than houses, a popular alternative. About 6% of older adults live in mobile homes. More than half live in mobile home parks, but some rent the space the home sits on. Florida and california have the most mobile homes. Neighborhoods for those over 50, may prohibit children under the age of 18. May have stores, banks, medical clinics, etc. within boundaries. Some are designed for people who have something in common.
