Tag: therapy
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Beyond Generic Checklists: Why Personalized Home Modification Assessments Deliver Superior Outcomes
The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Approaches Generic home modification checklists and standardized protocols have long dominated the aging-in-place industry, but research reveals a significant gap in effectiveness. A systematic review of home modifications for aging in place found that effectiveness varies considerably based on individualization of interventions, with many standardized approaches failing to account for the…
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Invisible Accessibility: The 2025 Design Revolution
Gone are the days when “accessible” meant “clinical.” In 2025, the most effective home safety features are the ones you wouldn’t recognize as accessibility aids at all. Universal design has evolved from a specialized niche into the new standard for residential design, with homeowners embracing modifications that seamlessly blend function with style. This design revolution…
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Therapist Self-Care During Mental Health Awareness Month: Preventing Burnout in Home Modification Practice
I sat in my car outside Mrs. Patterson’s house for ten minutes before I could make myself go inside. Not because her home was difficult—the evaluation would be straightforward, just grab bars and lighting. But because I knew what I would find. Another older adult living alone, struggling, afraid. Another story of decline that would…
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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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Retirement: Occupational Transition planning – A role for OT
Occupational therapy plays a critical role in supporting wellness, independence, and life satisfaction as individuals age, especially during the complex transition into retirement. For occupational therapists, facilitating this transition goes well beyond managing physical or cognitive decline; it centers on empowering individuals to engage in meaningful occupations, prevent occupational disruption, and prepare proactively for a new life stage.…
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Empowering Clients for Inclusive Thanksgivings: An Occupational Therapist’s Guide
As occupational therapists, we play a crucial role in helping our clients navigate daily activities and participate fully in life’s meaningful events. With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s an opportune time to equip our clients and their families with strategies for creating inclusive celebrations. This guide offers practical interventions and advice that we can implement in our…
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