Tag: family
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Family Dynamics and Home Modifications: Navigating Resistance and Role Reversals During Holiday Visits
The text message arrived the week after Thanksgiving: “I saw Mom this weekend. She’s not okay. The house is a mess, she’s barely eating, and she almost fell right in front of me. I’ve been telling her for months she needs help but she won’t listen. Can you see her?” This scenario plays out in…
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Preparing Homes for Holiday Gatherings: A Proactive Approach for Family Visits
“Mom wants to host this year. It’ll be her first time since her stroke. She’s determined, but I’m terrified someone’s going to get hurt. We have three weeks. Can you help?” This daughter’s voice carried equal parts love and panic—a combination that occupational therapists hear often as the holiday season approaches. The good news? Three…
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