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Designing Living Spaces for Older Adults
Every public opinion survey of older adults indicates that the vast majority
desire to remain in their own home as long as possible. For some, the
decision to leave is based on lifestyle changes – to move to a location
with a different climate or to an active retirement community. For others,
the decision to move is based on new limitations in mobility created by
a physical or health-related condition. In many cases, independent living
can be sustained in one’s current residence through design modifications
and the addition of home safety appliances and appurtenances.
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See Also:
Center for Communication and Consumer Services
U.S. Administration on Aging
Tel. 202-619-0724
FAX 202-357-3523
Internet: http://www.aoa.gov
Email [aoainfo@aoa.gov]
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