Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure they avoid injuries during their golden years, according to new research.
Flinders University researchers interviewed 16 Adelaide residents aged between 52 and 76 about their own or their relatives future housing plans and current living arrangements.
The study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy determined that older people planning to age gracefully at home lack the information they need to properly assess safety risks so they can undertake renovations to address them.
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