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AARP HomeFit Guide

AARP. "AARP HomeFit Guide." 2022.

Key findings used in wiki

  • The guide argues that home modifications work best when done before they become urgent must-haves.
  • It emphasizes concrete safety and accessibility features such as step-free entry, better lighting, safer stairs, grab bars, and bathroom adaptations.
  • The guide treats a safer home as useful not only for older adults but for multigenerational households and people with changing abilities over time.
  • It supports the wiki's framing that home safety is not just about aesthetics or convenience; it can reduce falls, increase independence, and make daily caregiving more sustainable.