HHS announced up to $27.8 million to expand falls prevention programs. The release funds screening and community programs, but does not name home modification. Here is what that means for the professionals who work in the home.

A new University of Michigan study estimates women will spend about seven years of their lives caring for an older family member, nearly three more than men. When we assess a home, we usually ask about the person who lives there. Who asks about the person who helps them?

A Maine program gave 606 older adults free smart speakers, and 72% felt comfortable using them within two months. The device was the easy part. Setup, training, internet access, and the home itself decide who actually benefits.