Tag: losing independence
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Start With the Routine, Not the Room: A Better Way to Prioritize Home Modification Recommendations
A bathroom can look unsafe on paper. There may be a tub wall to step over, limited space for turning, poor lighting near the vanity, towels stored out of reach, and no secure grab bars. During a home modification evaluation, each of these details matters. But the most important question is not: “What should we…
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Fall Prevention Month: A Practice-Building Opportunity for Home Modification OTs
September is more than a seasonal reminder to talk about falls. For occupational therapists specializing in home modifications, aging in place, and home safety, it is an opportunity to educate the public, strengthen referral relationships, and clarify the clinical value we bring when fall risk intersects with daily life at home. Every September, fall prevention…