Home Safe Home: Clinically Informed Home Modifications

As Canada’s population ages, supporting older adults to live safely and independently at home has become a growing public health priority. Nearly one in four Canadians aged 65–79—and more than half of those aged 80 and older—report using home adaptations to support daily living, making them the most commonly used community-based support among older adults. At the same time, falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for Canadian seniors, with an estimated 20–30% of older adults experiencing a fall each year—most often in their own homes.

Together, these trends underscore the increasing importance of clinically informed home modifications—not only to reduce injury risk, but to support ageing in place, enhance safety and confidence, and help Canadians remain in their homes longer.

In this episode of ComForConnections Canada, we explore how clinically informed home modifications play a critical role in reducing fall risk and supporting safe, independent living for older Canadians and how ComForCare programs and trusted partner initiatives help older adults and their families implement clinically grounded solutions that reduce injury risk, strengthen confidence at home, and improve overall quality of life.​​

Learn more about the following:

• Clinically informed home modifications and how they differ from standard home adaptations, with an emphasis on evidence-based, person-centred approaches to safety and independence.
• Key factors driving demand for clinically informed home modifications in Canada, including ageing-in-place trends, fall-related injury risk, and the growing use of home adaptations among older adults.
• Practical considerations for Ageing Services Professionals when identifying fall risks, recommending home modifications, and supporting older adults to live safely and independently at home.
• Key tools, resources, and partner solutions that help older adults remain confident, mobile, and safe in their home environment while reducing preventable injuries and hospitalizations.

Ageing Services Professionals listen to our latest podcast episodes, view show notes and download resources by visiting ComForCare.ca.

Thank you for helping older adults live the best life possible.

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