[1] Research in environmental gerontology indicates the importance of the physical and social environment of housing and the neighborhood (public space), as well as its implications for aging in place.
There exist many risks for injury to older adults in the common household, therefore impacting upon their capability to successfully age in place.
Common features in an everyday household, such as a lack of support in the shower or bathroom, inadequate railings on the stairs, loose throw rugs, and obstructed pathways are all possible dangers to an older person.
[citation needed] Some examples of home modifications include: increased lighting, accessible switches at both ends of the stairs, additional railings, grab bars, nonskid flooring, a hand-held flexible shower head, walk-in bathtubs, and the removal of throw rugs and clutter.
These can include: ramps for accessible entry and exit, walk-in shower, sliding shelves, stairlifts, or even home elevators.
This model can be supported by local, state, and federal dollars as well as community businesses, neighborhood associations and private foundations.
[14] Websites and organizations have sprung up all across the nation, in individual communities, states and nationwide to help people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
This house would help to address issues older adults face when living alone, such as physical and mental decline as well as awareness for family members.
There is also an in-home monitoring system that can inform family members about an older relative's daily activities, health status, and potential problems.
Semico Research published a report in July 2013 claiming the health and wellness monitoring market for Aging in Place will reach $30 billion by 2017.
In many Middle Eastern countries, nursing homes are just recently coming into existence due to cultural and generational shifts towards Western values.
In one of the ageing-in-place housing estates, a smart device tracks door movement every 24 hours to make sure the tenants of the apartment building are awake and attentive.
An alarm will be sent when a tenant's health information departs from pre-set personal boundaries, and the duty nurse will take action after examining the findings.
A sensor checks the motion of the unit to see if the tenants have been idle for eight hours straight before sending a call for emergency help to the control centre.