Home modifications can benefit individuals in many ways including:
- Preventing falls and injuries
- Reducing health problems
- Delaying disability and difficulty with self-care
- Potentially reducing medical expenses
- Increasing feelings of confidence for family caregivers
- Helping you more easily move around and use your home
- Increasing your home’s value
- Making your home more accessible for visitors who have difficulty walking or a disability
- Allowing you to remain in your home and age safe in your community