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CAPS Home Assessment & Needs Planning Flashcards

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

    Answer: Identify barriers and recommend modifications to support safe independent living

    The primary goal of the assessment is to identify physical barriers in the home and recommend modifications that support the client's safety, independence, and quality of life.

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

    Answer: Occupational therapist (OT)

    Occupational therapists assess a client's functional abilities and activity limitations, complementing the CAPS contractor's structural and modification expertise.

  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:

    Answer: 36 inches

    A clear opening width of 36 inches is recommended for comfortable wheelchair passage, with 32 inches as the absolute minimum per ADA guidelines.

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

    Answer: Highly polished or slippery hard-surface flooring

    Highly polished or slippery hard-surface flooring significantly increases the risk of falls, especially for older adults with balance or mobility challenges.

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

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

    Effective aging-in-place design anticipates progressive changes in the client's physical abilities so that modifications remain functional over time without requiring repeated renovations.

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

    Answer: The bathroom

    The bathroom is the most common location for falls among older adults due to wet, slippery surfaces and the physical demands of bathing and toileting.