Discuss Home Modifications as a Way for an Older Person

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Essay

Discuss home modifications as a way for an older person to age in place.

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Definitions:

Testicular Self-examination

A personal screening method where men feel their testicles for any changes in size, shape, or texture, aiming to detect possible signs of testicular cancer.

Glabellar Reflex

A reflex elicited by tapping the forehead between the eyebrows, leading to a transient blink response; often used to assess neurological function.

Achilles Reflex

A reflex action of the foot, elicited by a sudden stretch of the Achilles tendon, indicating normal function of the lower segment of the spinal cord.

Plantar Reflex

A reflex elicited by stroking the sole of the foot, used to assess the integrity of the spinal cord and higher brain centers; a normal response curls the toes, while the Babinski sign indicates neurological concerns.