Aging-in-Place Assessment

Most older people want to stay in their own home — and often can, with the right changes and support. But "they're fine" is sometimes denial, and "they can't cope" is sometimes overcaution. This gives a clear-eyed assessment: the home's actual hazards, the honest gaps in daily living and support, what could close them, and the warning signs that home genuinely isn't safe anymore — so the family decides with eyes open, and with the person's dignity front and center. Not medical advice.

What This Skill Produces

• A home safety read — the hazards room by room (fall risks like rugs/stairs/bathrooms, lighting, accessibility) and what to fix
• A daily-living gap check — honest look at how they're managing meals, hygiene, medications, mobility, finances, and getting around
• The support & modification options — what could make home work: home modifications, in-home help, meal/transport services, tech (alerts, monitoring), and family support
• Warning signs — the signals that home may no longer be safe (falls, missed meds, wandering, unmanaged bills, hygiene decline, isolation)
• How to raise it respectfully — approaching the conversation preserving the person's autonomy and dignity, not talking over them
• A boundary — this supports a family decision; medical/OT professionals should assess where health is involved

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