CAPS CAPS Home Assessment & Needs Planning

Question 1

The primary goal of an aging-in-place home assessment conducted by a CAPS professional is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify barriers and recommend modifications to support safe independent living

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Determine the market value of the home

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Evaluate curb appeal for potential resale

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Assess the home for historical significance

Question 2

Which professional is most commonly partnered with a CAPS contractor to conduct a comprehensive aging-in-place home assessment?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapist (OT)

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Real estate appraiser

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Interior decorator

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Landscape architect

Question 3

During a home assessment, a CAPS professional notices the doorways are 30 inches wide. According to ADA/accessibility standards, the recommended clear width for wheelchair access is:

Accepted Answer

36 inches

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28 inches

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32 inches

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34 inches

Question 4

When assessing flooring for an aging-in-place client, which characteristic poses the greatest fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Highly polished or slippery hard-surface flooring

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Low-pile carpet in a bedroom

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Non-slip vinyl in the bathroom

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Cork flooring in the kitchen

Question 5

A CAPS assessment should document the client's current and anticipated future functional needs because aging-in-place modifications should:

Accepted Answer

Address both present barriers and likely future changes in the client's abilities

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Only address current limitations

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Focus exclusively on aesthetic improvements

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Prioritize resale value over usability

Question 6

Which area of the home is statistically the most common location for falls among older adults?

Accepted Answer

The bathroom

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The living room

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The bedroom

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The kitchen