aging-in-place-assessment

# Aging-in-Place Assessment Most older people want to stay in their own home — and often can, with the right changes and support. But "they're fine" is sometimes denial, and "they can't cope" is sometimes overcaution. This gives a clear-eyed assessment: the home's actual hazards, the honest gaps in daily living and support, what could close them, and the warning signs that home genuinely isn't safe anymore — so the family decides with eyes open, and with the person's dignity front and center. Not medical advice. ## What This Skill Produces - **A home safety read** — the hazards room by room (fall risks like rugs/stairs/bathrooms, lighting, accessibility) and what to fix - **A daily-living gap check** — honest look at how they're managing meals, hygiene, medications, mobility, finances, and getting around - **The support & modification options** — what could make home work: home modifications, in-home help, meal/transport services, tech (alerts, monitoring), and family support - **Warning signs** — the signals that home may no longer be safe (falls, missed meds, wandering, unmanaged bills, hygiene decline, isolation) - **How to raise it respectfully** — approaching the conversation preserving the person's autonomy and dignity, not talking over them - **A boundary** — this supports a family decision; medical/OT professionals should assess where health is involved ## Required Inputs Ask for these if not provided: - **The person** — age, health, mobility, cognition, and what...