Aging in Place Workbook 2019

HOUSING

Safety, Comfort and Accessibility: Living Spaces and Bedrooms Are all passageways well lit? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ Are pathways clear of throw rugs, electrical or telephone cords, and other clutter? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

Are carpets free from wrinkles and secured to floor? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

1. Non-secured rug is easy to trip over. 2. Exposed cords can easily entangle feet. 3. Objects in walking path and/or clutter create trip hazards.

Are there working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor of the house and are they near bedrooms? (CO detectors only needed if combustion appliances present) Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

Is the telephone easily accessible from bed? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

Are closets well-lit and easy to use? (consider installing rods and shelves that can be adjusted to different heights to enable access from a wheelchair if needed) Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

Is there a lamp on both sides of the bed that is easy to turn off and on? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

Are you able to keep your house comfortably warm in winter and cool in summer? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

Are your utility bills affordable during the coldest and warmest months? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____

If you heat with a woodstove, are you able to carry firewood, even in inclement weather? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ N/A (no woodstove) ____

Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

Housing

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