CGA Home Modifications

Helping you to function safely in your home

Each year, 1.8 million Americans over age 65 are injured in falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some rebound as if the injury never happened. But for some, the fall sets off a downward spiral of physical and emotional problems -- including pneumonia, depression, social isolation, infection and muscle loss -- that become too much for their bodies to withstand. In 2005, the last year for which statistics are available, 433,000 people over 65 were admitted to hospitals after falling, and 15,800 died as a direct result of the fall. Less visible are the many who survive the fall but not the indirect consequences. (AARP, 2009)

What are home modifications?

Home modifications are renovations to the home environment that make it easier for individuals with disabilities or aging conditions to carry out tasks of daily living and maintain independence. By implementing home modifications as simple as the installation of grab bars in the bathroom can significantly reduce the risk of falls. Assistive devices such as stair lifts, porch lifts, modular ramps, automatic door openers, and ceiling track lifts can increase the accessibility of one's home. Not only do home modifications and/or the installation of equipment assist the individual with a disability to achieve greater independence, but also assist the caregivers in providing safe and quality care. CGA Home Modifications assists people with disabilities and aging conditions to create accessible and barrier-free environments and enables them to live life without limitations.