Modification of the home environment

The structure, layout, furniture and lighting of a home can facilitate or hinder functioning. Modification of the home environment may involve varying degrees of intervention that address environmental barriers and maximize safety, independence and performance of activities of daily living. These may include: general advice and guidance on home modifications (including without seeing the home); assessment of the home environment (i.e. visiting the home); documenting/reporting structural and non-structural changes that are recommended, which may include drafting construction plans when relevant; making environmental changes in the home, such as removing fall hazards, inserting visual cues, or moving items to make them more readily accessible; and/or referring to appropriate service providers to conduct work beyond the scope of the health worker.