Home adaptation: Helping older people age in place (CE)

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作者
Fielo, SB [1 ]
Warren, SA
机构
[1] SUNY Hlth Sci Ctr, Brooklyn, NY 11203 USA
[2] Fairleigh Dickinson Univ, Henry P Becton Sch Nursing & Allied Hlth, Grad Nursing Program, Teaneck, NJ USA
[3] Fairleigh Dickinson Univ, Henry P Becton Sch Nursing & Allied Hlth, Allied Hlth Program, Teaneck, NJ USA
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D O I
10.1067/mgn.2001.119473
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
As people age, decrements in sensory, motor, and cognitive function often jeopardize their ability to manage activities of daily living safely and comfortably in their own homes. The purposes of this article are to discuss common problems faced by many elders who want to remain at home, present information about possible solutions that increase their safety and comfort, and provide resources for additional information on assistive products.
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页码:239 / 246
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