Home Characteristics

Question 1

How tall should exterior railings be?

Answer 1

Waist height
about 34-38 inches

Question 2

How far should door swing be for WC

Answer 2

18 inches

Question 3

How many pounds should door force be

Answer 3

no more than 5 lbs

Question 4

Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation (SAFER)

Answer 4

Focus: identifies possible safety concerns in the home environment and assesses if the person can respond to situations
Method: interview and observation of a person in their home, 128 items covering safety issues

Question 5

Safety Assessment Scale (SAS)

Answer 5

Focus: assess potential safety risks of people with cignitive disorder in home
Method: short version of 19 questions, long version of 32 questions
Scoring: a rating scale to help caregivers diminish risks
Population: older adults with cognitive impairments living at home

Question 6

Home Environment Assessment Protocol (HEAP)

Answer 6

Focus: assess home environment of people who have cog disorder for four major dimensions
Method: info about the home is obtained, direct observation , 192 items
Scoring: looks at safety hazards, functionality, orientations, and comfort
Population: homes of individuals with neurocognitive disorders

Question 7

In-House Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOPE)

Answer 7

Focus: identifies activities performed at home environment required for aging in place
Method: clients sort 44 cards and rank cards from most problematic to least problematic, therapist then observes these activities
Scoring: four subscores obtained
Population: older adults who want to age in place