An emerging area of practice I am intrigued by is aging in place and home modifications! I do want to highlight that although home modifications are wonderful for the geriatric population, I love how Professor Lancaster mentioned in class that home modifications are great for children, adults with special needs, neurological client's, and so many more. This emerging area of practice is limitless with the populations and clients we may have the opportunity to impact and help.
"There will be 73 million residents, aged 65 and older, by the year 2030 -US Census Bureau." Where this information came from is included below, but wow! This is an extraordinary number of adults aging. Although I know nursing homes are wonderful, I am passionate for the aging population (and probably influenced by the fact I know my own parents would like to age in place), and am hopeful to look more deeply into this certification and practice upon graduation, maybe beginning with a CAPS certification (thanks for mentioning during class). I am not really Geriatrics focused, or really any practice focused at this point, but this can be used for the benefit of many clients!
Maximizing health, well being, and quality of life for all populations, communities, through effective solutions to participate in everyday living. This is what Vision 2025 strives to do.
Aging in place, and home health modifications will help maximize client's health, well being, and quality of life. Their health mentally and physically can be positively impacted. Their well being, for some, will be enjoying aging in their homes and continuing to perform their daily routines. Their quality of life will be enhanced through many different venues using home modifications, all of which I do not have the answer now but can positively think of how they will be effected. As mentioned in my opening paragraph, home modifications can touch the lives of many client's, not just geriatrics. This is a perfect match for Vision 2025, and I look forward to seeing where it goes by 2025!
Vision 2025 retrieved from https://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA/vision-2025.aspx
Quote retrieved from https://www.businessreport.com/realestate/interest-aging-place-home-design-features-rise-baby-boomers-plan-golden-years
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