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This assignment requires you to complete a Home Assessment. You should review the AARP Home Fit Guide as well as the worksheets that they provide for the Home Fit Assessment process.

You should complete the Assessment using the detailed instructions in the Assignment and complete your writeup using the guidelines that appear in the Assignment instructions. 2 page written assessment (no fluff) of a home, APA format Cover page ,

* I will attach the detailed house pictures when this get assigned. No interview or making up a story, just assess the home if it fits a 50 year old person or older and suggest improvement to the house so it fit. For example, can an old person on a wheelchair move around the apartment independently? can he or she get to the shower by him/her self? all the little things matter. (gas, lights, switches, door handles, stairs, rugs tables, etc)HCMN 413 – Services and Housing for the Long-Term Care Consumer Dr. Mc Sweeney-Feld Home Fit Assignment – 200 Points Maintaining autonomy is extremely important to all of us. It is critical for older adults and individuals with disabilities, as it is part of “ageing in place” and being able to live independently in the community for life. Studies show that remaining in your community benefits an adult’s health, mental states and overall well-being. This Assignment requires you to visit the home of an adult over age 50 or the home of an individual with disabilities over age 18 (not their dorm room, must be a home environment) to assess whether their home environment is conducive to living independently for the remainder of their life. The Assignment requires you to review the built environment of the home, their use of energy within the home, the individual’s transportation services, their nutrition services, and their individual safety concerns as measured by their preparedness for emergencies and disasters. Part I: Please choose the home of an adult over the age of 50 to assess, and set up a date and time for the assessment. (This can be a parent, a neighbor, friend or other relative; the home site can be a free-standing house, condo or apartment). Bring a tape measure with you to the visit to measure doorway and hallway widths. The interview should take 1 hour to 1.5 hours. 1. Review the entire contents of the Home Fit Guide, especially the Home Fit Questions and Room-by-Room Home Fit list. Home Fit: please ask the following questions and record the answers a. Does the person have mobility issues, and do they use an assistive device (cane, wheel chair, rollator, or walker)? If so, what type and are they able to move freely around the home with the device? b. Is there at least one step-free entrance into the home? c. Are there stairs inside and/or outside the home that the person needs to use? Are there hand rails on both sides of the stairway? d. Are there doorways that are at least 36 inches wide between the door jams? e. Are the hallways well lighted and are there light switches at the end of the hall? f. Are there area rugs in the home? If so, do they have nonslip strips or liners under them? g. What types of handles are on the doors: knobs or levers? h. In the kitchen, is there a lever-style faucet, or are there knobs? What types of pulls are on the kitchen cabinets: knobs or D-shaped handles? Are the cabinets easy to reach? i. In the bathroom, is there a step-free entrance into the shower and non-slip strips on the floor? Is there an adjustable or hand-held shower head? Is there a shower chair and grab bars? Does the toilet have an elevated seat for comfort? j. Is there a telephone in multiple rooms? Are all electrical cords secured to prevent tripping? 2. Energy use in the home: please ask the following questions and record your answers a. At what temperature do you set your thermostat for your home? Do you have zoned heating and cooling, and if so, how do you use it? b. Have you changed any light bulbs to energy-saving ones in your home? c. Do you have energy-star or energy-efficient appliances in the kitchen? How frequently do you use the dishwasher or washing machine? d. If you have a house, do you use weatherproofing seals for your windows and/or doors to keep in heat during inclement weather e. Have you requested any financial assistance with your energy services from your energy company? 3. Nutrition supports: please ask the following questions and record your answers a.