Aging in Place Program
Kate is a certified aging-in-place specialist (CAPS) and understands the unique needs of the older adult population and adaptations needed to remain independent.
Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. Get tips on planning ahead to stay in your home and ways to find the services you need.
Learn how to age in place in your home by making changes to increase safety in the bathroom, kitchen, and on the stairs.
Aging-in-Place Continues to Grow in Popularity
Occupational therapists are skilled at performing home assessments that identify a person’s daily routines and activities and the barriers that impact performing them. An occupational therapist then works with the individual, the family and others to identify solutions for achieving the desired goals.
Services offered:
- Home safety assessments
(usually covered by Medicare with MD prescription) - Fall prevention
- Senior fitness
- Balance training
- Pelvic floor training for incontinence
- Community re-entry
- Caregiver training
Six out of every 10 falls happen at home
This is where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety. Many of these falls could be prevented by making simple changes.