CAPS Home Assessment & Needs Planning Flashcards
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When assessing lighting for an aging-in-place client, a CAPS professional should consider that older adults typically need:
Answer: More light than younger adults, with reduced glare
Aging eyes require more light to see clearly, but glare must be minimized because older adults are also more sensitive to glare than younger people.
A CAPS professional assessing a client's home finds the only full bathroom is on the second floor. The most appropriate recommendation for a client with mobility limitations is:
Answer: Add a first-floor accessible bathroom or a stair lift to access the existing bathroom
Adding a first-floor accessible bathroom or a stair lift provides practical solutions that allow the client to remain safely in their home.
When evaluating the exterior of a home for aging-in-place modifications, which feature should be assessed first?
Answer: Accessible and safe entry path from the street or driveway to the front door
An accessible, unobstructed path from the street or driveway to the home's entrance is a fundamental requirement for safe independent living.
In a CAPS assessment, which kitchen feature most significantly affects independence for a person using a wheelchair?
Answer: Knee clearance under counters and sink for seated work
Knee clearance beneath counters and the sink allows a wheelchair user to roll under and access work surfaces from a seated position, supporting independent kitchen use.
A CAPS professional assessing bedroom safety for a client who wakes frequently at night should recommend:
Answer: Nightlights or motion-activated lighting along the path to the bathroom
Nightlights or motion-activated lighting along the path to the bathroom reduce fall risk during nighttime trips by ensuring the path is clearly visible.
Which of the following best describes the concept of "visitability" in an aging-in-place assessment?
Answer: Ensuring a home has at least one step-free entrance, accessible first-floor bathroom, and wide doorways
Visitability refers to a minimum set of accessibility features—step-free entrance, wide doorways, and a first-floor accessible bathroom—that allow people with disabilities to visit or live in a home.