Tag: depression
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Part 2: Safety During Home Visits: Protocols and Systems for Winter Practice
Welcome to Part 2 of our winter safety series for home-visiting therapists. Part 1 addressed preparation—vehicle readiness, winter driving strategies, and personal health maintenance. Now we turn our attention to what happens once you arrive at patient homes: navigating winter-specific environmental hazards, implementing personal safety protocols during visits, and building comprehensive safety infrastructure whether you…
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Beyond Grab Bars: How Home Environment Shapes Mental Health Recovery in Older Adults
Mrs. Chen sat across from me in the living room of her home, her hands folded tightly in her lap. At 73, she’d recovered well from her hip fracture. Her daughter had done everything right—installed grab bars in the bathroom, added a raised toilet seat, purchased a rolling walker, and even rearranged the bedroom furniture…
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Do home modifications impact mental health?
Occupational therapists specializing in home modifications have a unique, often under-leveraged role in promoting mental health—not just for clients, but for caregivers as well. Many therapists struggle with how to go beyond functional safety to address broader psychosocial needs or worry that recommending home modifications might add to family stress or expense. But current evidence…
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