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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Housing
└ HomeFit Modifications
└ HomeFit Modifications
Training sessions will teach older adults how to make their homes safer and more comfortable. Experts will share best practices for home modifications, including adding grab bars, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and other assistive devices.
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