Home modification interventions can remedy deficiencies in the home environments of the growing number of older adults that want to age in place. Unfortunately, performing an assessment of a home environment is a difficult process, often requiring numerous measurements from a skilled practitioner. To address these gaps in practice, we used an iterative co-design process to develop a first prototype of a novel augmented reality home assessment tool (ARHAT) that can be utilized more rapidly by both individuals in and outside of health care, as well as performed either on or off-site. The aim of this work is to create a tool for major stakeholders involved in supporting housing design and aging in place, thereby reaching and making a difference in the lives of more older adults.
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