Abstract:

The theme of this report is how to assess whether assistance with renovations enable an elderly or disabled person remain in their present dwelling is cost-effective. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) commissioned this methodology study to develop a framework for the cost-benefit analysis of two existing programs , the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities(RRAP-D) and Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI). The framework includes all the effects of these two programs on the applicants, their caregivers and their community.The study team developed a logic model for the two programs and a quantitative model of potential impacts of the renovations over time. The report lists all the costs and benefits that might be relevant and discusses how each might be measured. The report is presented in two volumes and includes an extensive literature review on cost-benefit frameworks . Survey responses are presented in tables. Valuable resource to researchers and policy makers.