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Source: U.S. Fire Administration
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Information about fireproofing the homes of older adults, special concerns for persons with disabilities.
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Source: International OCD Center
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Information and resources for those with hoarding disorder, their families, and human services personnel.
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Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners
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Check for ways to make your home safer and more functional. Includes checklist for hiring a contractor.
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Source: National Institute on Aging
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Information for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementia on sensory impairment and how to keep loved ones safe in the home.
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Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners
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This three-part form includes checklist items that should be part of any home safety inspection, to prevent falls, other accidents and fire, and make your home more secure.
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Source: Lighting Research Center
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Online booklet discusses steps to take to improve lighting in the home of seniors and people with disabilities.
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Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, and, if the state chooses, to weatherize homes.
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National forum for individuals from the aging, healthcare, financial services, legal, design and building sectors to work together to help meet the needs of our growing aging population, so they can continue living in the housing of their choice.
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Source: National Aging in Place Council
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Website features information to promote independence in the home: making your home senior-friendly; understanding the risks; living at home with a chronic condition.
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HomeMods.org website includes information for professionals and consumers from non-profit organization dedicated to promote aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities.
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Public service organization dedicated to educating and influencing people to prevent accidental injuries and deaths; website includes information about falls in the home and community, and a wide variety of safety topics.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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List of assistive devices and home modifications for older adults and persons with disabilities from HUD.
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Source: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Tips and tools to enhance home safety for persons with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia
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Offers up-to-date information about dangerous products and recalls, and a list of online publications concerning home safety and other safety issues.
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Source: AARP
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Information and practical resources for Universal Home Design--homes geared toward people of all ages and abilities.
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Source: WellCome Home Project, Ball State University
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The information in this site can help you determine how your house or the house of someone you know can be improved to allow you to stay at home.
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