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This program provides adaptations to
the home environment of an older adult in order to prevent or
minimize the occurrence of injuries. Home injury control does
not include any structural or restorative home repair, chore or
homemaker activities. Allowable tasks include installation or
maintenance of enhanced lighting, ramps for barrier free access,
bathroom chairs and grab bars, non-slip treatments, vision or
hearing adaptive devices, stairway or hallway handrails, and or
smoke/gas alarms.
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Because funding is
limited and local needs differ, not all services are available
in every community. For more information visit our service
locations page, or call 1-800-33-UPCAP
(1-800-338-7227). In Escanaba
and surrounding areas, call 786-4701.
To learn more about the other services we
provide, select from the menu below.
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