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Ageing in Place with Dementia: A Practical Guide to Home Modifications for Occupational Therapists

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Authors Alizadeh, S.
Published
Audience Industry
ISBN 978-0-7334-4134-9
DOI 10.26288/qcdt-9r36

This factsheet outlines how person-centred, staged and adaptable home modifications can support safety, autonomy and quality of life for people living with dementia, while preserving familiarity and opportunities for meaningful activity. It is primarily intended for occupational therapists and other allied health professionals, but is also relevant to people living with dementia, their families and carers.


Table of Contents

Who is this factsheet for?

What does the evidence review show?

Key Takeaways

1. Start with the person, not the house

Balance safety with autonomy

Preserve familiarity and home-ness

Cognitive accessibility

2. Prioritise high-impact areas of the home

The minimum viable dementia-friendly home package

Look beyond falls risk

3. Low-tech first, technology when it fits

Low-cost, low-tech adaptations

Assistive and smart-home technologies

Technology should be embedded, not imposed

4. A staged approach to OT home modification

Activity and engagement matter

Early professional involvement

5. Practical OT checklist

Key evidence messages for practice

Where can I find more information?


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