Overview
This page on the AARP website is a look at home modification in a detailed guide called Homefit. The phrase "home modification” means adapting the physical environment to make a home function harmoniously and support independent living. There are a range of possible changes:
- Make simple improvements, such as increased lighting, removing clutter, or changing where activities occur
- Implement larger renovations, such as installing smooth doorway transitions
- Repair various areas, such as improving a wiring plan to eliminate the need for extension cords, stabilizing loose stair treads, upgrading door locks so they work easily
- Include simple additions such as hand rails and textured floor covers. This link takes you to a thorough, but easy-to-read guide titled “AARP Homefit”
At this website, you can download the detailed Homefit Guide as a pdf to either read online or print out. There's also an auxiliary web page that offers shorter Homefit checklists.
