Posts Tagged With ‘ healthcare ’

April is Occupational Therapy month! To kick off April we would like to highlight the contributions that occupational therapists make to the home modification and aging in place process. This week we have a guest blog authored by Dr. Scott A. Trudeau, PhD, OTR/L and Hannah Brock. Dr. Trudeau is the Productive Aging Practice Manager at the American Occupational Therapy Association in Bethesda, Maryland, and Hannah is our intern and an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. When thinking about retirement and the aging process, most people envision... Continue Reading

Aging in place is a housing and healthcare option that integrates design, equipment and services to provide the opportunity and ability to safely remain in the home of your choice even as your health and mobility changes. Aging in place works best when people proactively prepare their home environments before accidents or injuries occur. These preparations can range from simple modifications, such as installation of grab bars, to more complex modifications, such as widening hallways, installing elevators, or altering cabinet heights. Aging in place relies on a comprehensive and dynamic management... Continue Reading

We know aging in place is the preferred living situation for older adults – over 80% of adults say they plan to live out their lives in their own homes. While aging in place has many benefits, it would be an understatement to say it has been hard this last year. Quarantine fatigue and social isolation directly affect mental health and quality of life, especially for those living alone. Older adults have experienced decreased access to healthcare services making it difficult to make doctor’s appointments and get the care needed to stay healthy and well. However, reimbursement changes and use... Continue Reading