Please consider visiting the following sites for further information about home modification for disabilities. Send suggestions to links@strokecenter.org.

General Information Links

The American Occupational Therapy Association
Includes “Tips Sheets for Consumers: Recovering from a Stroke”.

National Safety Council. “Preventing Falls in the Home”

New York State Office for the Aging: “Home Safety Tips”
In addition to home safety information, this site includes information about eating well, fitness, pharmacy, general safety, and self care.

AgeNet
Useful features for older adults and caregivers, including specific stroke information and links.

Care Guide. “Care At Home”
Includes useful information, including step-by-step guides about kitchen and bathroom safety as well as moving in and out of beds.

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Resources on a number of conditions and issues specific to older adults. Includes "Eldercare at Home," an online guide for family caregivers

SAFE, Stroke Awareness For Everyone
Includes a caregivers handbook and information about returning home.

Directories of Adaptive Products

Infinite Potential through Assistive Technology
Includes special information about kitchens as well as links for home product sources.

The Administration on Aging
Includes consumer information links.