This article defines the environment's potential to "support competence, provide appropriate stimulation, and promote safety" by using examples and case data. The author fosters a great appreciation of the home as a medium for enhancing functional independence. This information is of vital importance to the home care professional who relates to the geriatric patient in the home setting.
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