Safety is a major problem the older adults encounter. Evaluate mobility of an older adult. Perform a Home Safety Check.

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Safety is a major problem the older adults encounter. Evaluate mobility of an older adult. Perform a Home Safety Check. The following website has a checklist. Is the elder safe in their home? Most falls occur at home. Comprehensive Home Safety Checklist Search the internet for information on falls and the economic burden. Post a summary of your findings. (Do not post the entire checklist).

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In everyday life consider how the adult interacts with the environment around them. Interaction with the involves multiple senses, including vision, auditory and sensation based on your the information learned in this module. Perform an evaluation on an older adult. Address the issues that you have found. What issues were identified? (Please be specific)