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Abstract
A housing assessment centered on issues of safety, function, and comfort was conducted in the homes of 90 older adults. Findings document the frequency of home-environment liabilities and the location of housing inadequacies. Housing inadequacies relating to gross motor safety are the greatest concern and occur most frequently in the bathroom and kitchen. Included is a theoretical model that illustrates a priority for housing inadequacies by type of home-environment liability and location. Recommendations are suggested for housing designers, providers, and those who counsel and advise older adults.
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Ruth Stumpe Brent
Ruth Stumpe Brent is the Department Chair
Ronald G. Phillips
Ronald G Phillips is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Design at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Edward E. Brent
Edward E Brent is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Missouri.
Millend K. Gupta
Millend K Gupta is an An Assistant Professor of Textiles, Merchandising, and Design at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Susan Ray Degges
Susan Ray Degges is an Assistant Professor in Home Economics at the University of Central Arkansas.