A Home Safety and Accessibility Evaluation should be personalized to you and conducted by a skilled professional who can link your needs with your abilities, interests, and environment. Occupational therapists are uniquely trained in this area.
Research shows that a Home Safety and Accessibility Evaluation performed by an occupational therapist:
Research shows that a Home Safety and Accessibility Evaluation performed by an occupational therapist:
- reduces the likelihood of you being admitted to a nursing home or other long term care facility
- allows you to be able to do more in your home
- increases the chances of you participating more in your community
- reduces the likelihood of being readmitted back to hospital
Home Safety & Accessibilty after injury or illnessAn injury or illness may alter your ability to function in your home enviroment. For example:
A Home Safety & Accessibility Evaluation allows the occupational therapist to identify:
This will involve:
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Certified Home Accessibility and Modification Professional (CHAMP)
Certified through the David Corey company to provide home accessibility and modification evaluations for workers compensation. Aging in Place
A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) will be able to help you identify common solutions to barriers that might impact your safety and accessibility. Having an occupational therapist as your CAPS specialist brings another level of training and skill that takes your unique abilities, body mechanics and interests into account. |
Collaborating with your contractorWhether you have your own contractor to assist with any remodelling or home modifications you might need or you need a contractor we can be there for you. OT Lifestyle Solutions will:
If you don't have your own contractor we can work with a couple of leading area contractors to bring you first class customer service and high quality modifications. |
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