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Recommendation 3.2: Create a 3
Home Modification Scheme for
Infrastructure
elderly and PwD in private housing

We therefore recommend the Buildings Department to
create a Home Modification Scheme for elderly and PwD
living in private housing, with implementation carried out
by URA and HKHS. Similar to the Home Modification Schemes
available to elderly in public housing, the scheme should
provide elderly and PwD in private housing with occupational
therapist home assessments, installation of basic home safety
gerontech equipment, and basic home renovations. Referencing
the mainland China case, to facilitate the implementation and
reduce the likelihood of abuse of the scheme, there should be a
standardised list of available basic home renovation plans and
home safety equipment installation options. Eligible households
should be entitled to a one-time grant of maximum HKD 10,000
for the costs incurred.

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