This is a bathroom we made accessible for an 89-year old woman who was stuck at a nursing home after a fall because her home wasn't accessible. After
Accessible design for Aging in Place
Need to put a roll in shower in the bathroom that is large enough for a caregiver also. The bathroom wall adjacent to the bedroom and the wall
Accessible Design for someone with Paraplegia
Client has paraplegia: Lateral transfers. Functional bowel and bladder. Desires: double vanity, bigger shower, and some sort of closet/extra
Accessible Design Challenge Bathroom A- Couple in their 70’s
This is an accessible design challenge to anyone who is interested in participating but specifically for the HMOTA class. Here's the information
HELPING MY PARENTS AGE IN PLACE SERIES: “THE TALK”
By Angela Somerville This is the first article in a series by Angela Somerville about her experiences helping her parents age in place. Look for
Give Mom (or Dad) the Gift That Keeps on Giving
By Carolyn Myers As their special day approaches, help mom and dad increase their safety at home by considering some of these
UNIQUE MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS FOR THE MOM WHO HAS (ALMOST) EVERYTHING
By Margie Fox Kwart All we want is to keep this special person in our life healthy, safe, and in touch with loved ones. No gift means more than
I Don’t Need a Job, So Why Would I Need an Occupational Therapist?
Insight into the professional who can best help you stay in your home. By: Kathy Subasic Why Occupation? “I don’t need help finding a job;
How to Choose and Where to Mount a Mirror for a Wheelchair User
Mirrors can be difficult to get right for accessibility.When designing a bathroom with a mirror or medicine cabinet for someone in a wheelchair