Wyoming Home Modification

Aging in Place in Wyoming

According to the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division, the number of older adults in Wyoming is growing dramatically.

By 2040, 46% of the state’s population will be older than 45, with nearly 1 out of 5 residents aged 60 and older.

As Wyoming’s population ages, nearly every aspect of life in our communities will be impacted, including the need for housing options that promote independence and safety of residents.

Supportive housing options are a cornerstone to aging in place. Housing options that are designed or adapted with home-modifications to accommodate the physical limitations associated with aging, can reduce accidents, assist in addressing caregiving needs, and improve quality of life for older Wyoming residents as well as younger residents who have disabilities.

• Learn more about home modifications and their efficacy.

• Learn more about our team and the efforts of WYHMAC to improve access to home modification.

This Wyoming Home Modification website is being developed by the Wyoming Home Modification Action Coalition (WYHMAC) as a resource for Wyoming residents and professionals who serve older adults and persons with disabilities throughout the state. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the role of supportive housing in healthful living and to facilitate access to home modifications when and where they are needed in our beautiful state.

WYHMAC Mission: "To promote home safety, independence and quality of life of Wyoming residents through increased access to Home Modifications."

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Our vision for achieving this mission is centered on 5 basic strategies:

• Providing strong advocacy

• Developing a unified care network

• Providing training resources for OT's and Handyworkers

• Developing a repository of information

• Conducting targeted research