Tag: modifications
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From Recommendation to Real-Life Use: Why and How to Use a Home Modification Handoff Checklist
A home modification recommendation can be clear in a therapist’s mind and still leave important questions for the people carrying it out. What is the modification intended to help the client do? Which features are essential? What still needs to be measured or verified? Who should be contacted if the proposed product is unavailable or…
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Beyond the One-and-Done: Why Home Modifications Require Ongoing Occupational Therapy Expertise
Prefer to listen to Sue talk about this article? Listen to the podcast episode now! I hear it all the time: “Sue, I’m burned out from traditional therapy. I just want to do home modification assessments—go in, evaluate, make recommendations, and move on to the next client.” I understand the appeal. After years of grinding…