Reading Hospital (2025) Print

star-24px 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Housing
└ HomeFit Modifications
This project will refer 30 high-risk fall patients to a program which helps older adults stay in their homes. Participants will receive help installing solutions like grab bars and removable shower heads.

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