ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Home modifications

Okay kiddo, so sometimes people need to make changes to their homes so they can move around easier or be safer. These changes are called home modifications.

For example, if someone has trouble walking, they might need to make their home easier to get around in a wheelchair or with a walker. They might get rid of some furniture to make more room, put ramps on stairs or even put in an elevator.

Another example is if someone has trouble seeing, they might need to change the lighting in their home or put in grab bars so they don't lose their balance.

Sometimes these changes can be small, like putting in brighter light bulbs or taking away a rug that someone might trip on. Other times, they can be big, like building a whole new bathroom on the first floor so someone doesn't have to climb stairs to get to the bathroom.

Home modifications can be really helpful for people who need them, so they can still live in their home comfortably and safely.