As people go about completing everyday tasks in their homes, it is important that the environment be appropriate and allow for the greatest degree of independence. When your home environment doesn’t “fit” the individual living in it, modifications can be made to facilitate autonomy. Changes can also be made for older adults and people with disabilities to accommodate future changes in health. A home modified for greater safety and accessibility promotes energy conservation and helps prevent falls.
An Occupational Therapist can evaluate the home environment with the purpose of identifying potential safety issues for the client. The occupational therapist will make recommendations for equipment, assistive devices, assistance or environmental modifications, which are implemented in order to increase an individual’s safety in his/her home. This assessment can take place immediately following an injury, or at any time as functional changes occur.
An Occupational Therapist can evaluate the home environment with the purpose of identifying potential safety issues for the client. The occupational therapist will make recommendations for equipment, assistive devices, assistance or environmental modifications, which are implemented in order to increase an individual’s safety in his/her home. This assessment can take place immediately following an injury, or at any time as functional changes occur.