88. A physical therapist and builder team have been contacted to complete some needed home modifications. The homeowner has expressed concerns over the possibility of various features making him look old. He refused crucial modifications in the bathroom, specifically the removal of the tub and installation of grab bars. He said he would rather smell than have an “old person’s bathroom.” The best approach to persuade him to complete the needed modifications would be to: a. Acknowledge his concerns without compromising your position. b. Utilize the possibility of a visitor to convince him. c. Tell a story of how similar modifications have helped other people. d. Suggest temporary solutions. 89. A certification offered by the Living in Place Institute with an emphasis on assessing accessibility and making recommendations is? a. Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). b. Certified Living in Place Specialist (CLIPP). c. Executive Certification in Home Modifications. d. Specialty Certification in Home Modifications (SCEM). 90. The HomeFit program of the American Association of Retired Persons is a resource that provides: a. Articles written by interior designers on the importance of design. b. An interprofessional conference featuring an expo with innovative products and vendors. c. Community presentations and guides that help participants assess their home for safety. d. Continuing education and CAPS certification courses.
85. A client now uses a rolling walker but continues to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. She retrieves coffee from a cabinet at chest height, cups from a cabinet above her head, and milk from the refrigerator. Her coffee machine is easily accessible on a counter in the middle of the kitchen. To increase her safety in the kitchen with the new walker, a clinician would recommend: a. Exchanging shelves in the cabinets with pullout shelves to eliminate the need to reach. b. Using a cart for the coffee machine to make a mobile coffee station. c. Changing the door swing on the refrigerator to avoid blocking the counters during milk retrieval. d. Changing the countertops from a busy granite pattern to a plain pattern to assist in cleanup. 86. A home designed for visitability or multigenerational use would follow: a. The Americans With Disabilities Act. b. The Universal Design Principles. c. Individualization of recommendations. d. The Fair Housing Act. 87. A client has a power of attorney and a neighbor who is a retired contractor. Good communication in this situation would involve: a. Over communication with the client only. b. Deference to the knowledge of the former contractor. c. Discussion of solutions with the power of attorney only. d. Acknowledging competing values through provision of multiple solutions.
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