Project ABLE:Advancing Better Living for Elders

Enhancing Function of Frail Elders At Home

The specific aims of the study are to: 1) test the effectiveness of a home-bases intervention to improve home safety, fall efficacy and functional performance; 2) determine if the use of environmental strategies results in occurrence of less negative health events (falls and depression); 3) compare types of environmental strategies accepted and used under different treatment conditions; and 4) evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the intervention program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 70 years or older
• community dwelling
• functional vulnerability/HRCA vulnerability index= >1 problem area

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score of less than or equal to 23
• legal blindness
• bed bound
• nursing home placement or relocation expected within 12 months of study eligibility