Tag: fitness
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New Research Proves What We’ve Been Saying: Home Modifications Work—Even on a Budget
If you’ve ever wondered whether home modification programs actually deliver measurable results for older adults in underserved communities, a groundbreaking study just gave us the answer: Yes, they absolutely do. The Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) study, published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in March 2025, evaluated an interprofessional home modification program serving 65 low-income…
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Bridging the Gap: What Recent Research Reveals About the Future of Home Modifications for Aging in Place
As occupational therapists, we know that home modifications can be transformative for our clients. But what does the latest research tell us about where we’re succeeding—and where we need to grow? A comprehensive systematic review published in March 2025 examined 20 studies on home modifications for aging in place, revealing both encouraging evidence and critical…
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Why Your Best Home Modification Recommendations Get Ignored (And How to Change That)
You walk into Mrs. Johnson’s bathroom and immediately spot the problem. The tub is dangerously high, there’s no grab bar, and she’s already had two near-falls this month. You know exactly what she needs—a simple modification that could prevent a life-changing injury . But when you make the recommendation, she shakes her head. “I don’t…
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The Value of Occupational Therapy in the Home Environment: Educating Families and Referral Sources During National Home Care Month
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, making it an ideal time to educate referral sources and families about the unique value occupational therapists bring to home-based practice. Home-based OT provides assessment and intervention advantages impossible to replicate in clinic settings, yet many potential clients and referral sources don’t fully understand these benefits. The Clinical…
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Assessing and Modifying Homes for Clients with Diabetes: A Fall Prevention Guide for Therapists
As occupational therapists specializing in home modifications, understanding the diabetes-fall connection is essential for comprehensive client assessment and intervention planning. Clients with diabetes face twice the fall risk compared to those without diabetes, making our role in environmental assessment and modification critical to their safety and independence. Clinical Assessment of Diabetes-Related Fall Risk Factors During home evaluations,…
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Lifestyle Redesign®: Occupational Therapy’s Evidence-Based Pathway to Healthy Aging
Healthy aging isn’t merely about prolonging life—it’s about enhancing vitality, purpose, and well-being through everyday habits and meaningful activities. The evidence-backed occupational therapy intervention known as Lifestyle Redesign® is at the forefront of this movement, empowering older adults to proactively shape their routines for greater health, independence, and satisfaction (Pyatak et al., 2022). What Is Lifestyle Redesign®?…
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“Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself”
As occupational therapists and home accessibility specialists, September’s Healthy Aging® Month theme—“Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself”—aligns perfectly with our mission to empower older adults and individuals of all abilities to live with confidence, independence, and purpose. This annual observance is an opportunity to inspire not only the people we serve but also our colleagues…
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Does spring bring an increased risk of falls?
As we transition into early spring, there are several specific concerns related to fall prevention that seniors and their caregivers should be aware of: Weather-Related Hazards Wet and Slippery Surfaces: Spring often brings rain, which can create slippery conditions both indoors and outdoors1. Be extra cautious on wet surfaces, especially on smooth floors, sidewalks, and driveways.…
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