Supportive Environmental Features at Home as Proactive/Reactive Associates of Disability and Mortality Status in Older Adults

Daniel Barbakoff, Kristen Glennie, Mengzhao Yan, Scott A. Trudeau, Emily Nabors, Jon Pynoos, Bernard A. Steinman, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, University of Wyoming, Wyoming Institute on Disabilities, University of Southern California, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, American Occupational Therapy Association, National Council on Aging, University of Wyoming, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on February 25, 2026

Abstract

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Supportive environmental features (SEFs) are attributes of homes that help people overcome activity limitations. Evidence suggests that SEFs may facilitate aging in place. However, real-life SEF implementation patterns are not fully understood. This study ...