Living at home is the preferred place to age. Home defines who we are, and is where the memories, pictures, and belongings of our lives is located. Some elders may decide to move in with family members to feel safer as health issues become more prevalent. As adults age, home can become a difficult place to live in due to the environment. One of the major events that causes seniors to move out of the home is falls that occur in the home.
Occupational therapists (OT) try to prevent falls from occurring. OTs try to make the home as comfortable, safe and easy to move around in as possible. Occupational Therapists, in addition to contractors, will do an assessment of the home. The assessment consists of a checklist to identify changes that could be made to make the environment safer. Each suggested change or modification defines who it helps and how it helps. Before offering advice, the therapist may come to the home to watch the way an individual interacts with their environment to complete activities of daily living.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) offers these suggestions that can make using the bathroom safer, easier, and more convenient.
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