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Housing
└ HomeFit Modifications
└ HomeFit Modifications
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, yet many lacked practical strategies to prevent them. The organization hosted educational sessions and distributed safety kits with items like nonslip strips, LED lights and gripper socks, along with the HomeFit Guide. Social activities such as fall prevention bingo reinforced learning and encouraged engagement. Participants reported feeling more confident and appreciated tools that made daily tasks easier. "I'll feel safer in the shower once I use these nonslip strips," said one attendee, reflecting the project's tangible impact on home safety.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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Sister Bay, WI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
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Ferguson, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Many older adults with mobility limitations were living with hidden fall risks at home, often adapting with unsafe workarounds because they lacked information or support. Facts to Thrive addressed this gap by hosting hands-on workshops that demonstrated practical home modifications and encouraged open conversations about safety. Participants received raised toilet seats and slip-and-fall prevention items. Staff used these visits to identify additional repair needs inside the home. These assessments revealed broader challenges, leading to follow-on support for grab bars, steps and other fixes. The workshops also helped reduce stigma, making it easier for participants to admit concerns and take action earlier. One participant recovering from surgery had been using a portable setup over her toilet; after a raised seat with handles was installed, she cried with relief. Her reaction reflected how small, targeted changes helped older adults remain independent and safer at home.
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