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Occupational therapists serve as vital healthcare professionals in helping individuals achieve meaningful, purposeful, and safe lives as they age in place. Their comprehensive approach encompasses everything from cognitive and perceptual assessments to physical evaluations and environmental modifications.

• OTs evaluate whether patients can safely return home by assessing cognitive, visual, perceptual, and physical abilities
• Home assessments include checking for mobility issues, tripping hazards, furniture safety, and accessibility of essential items
• Modern homes are increasingly becoming therapeutic spaces as hospital stays shorten dramatically
• OTs excel at working as team players with contractors, designers, electricians and other aging in place professionals
• Prevention is crucial—modifying homes before accidents happen helps seniors maintain independence longer
• Most seniors are unaware of how OTs can help them remain safely in their homes
• OTs often serve as the missing puzzle piece in the aging in place journey

Check out the Aging in Place Directory to find OTs and other aging in place professionals in your area. Subscribe to our podcast for weekly episodes about aging safely and independently at home.

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We explore the pros and cons of open floor plans for seniors aging in place, providing insights and expert tips to help determine if this popular design choice is right for your golden years.

Visit our website at ageinplacedirectory.com for more tips, resources, and inspiration to help you or your loved ones live well at home today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

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We explore the crucial connection between home design and cognitive health, examining how our living spaces can support brain function, emotional wellbeing, and independence as we age.

Understanding this relationship allows us to create environments that keep our minds sharp and engaged while supporting aging in place.

• Research shows we spend 80-90% of our time indoors, mostly at home
• Familiar surroundings help maintain memory retention and cognitive function, especially for those with dementia
• Varied textures, colors, and natural light keep senses engaged and support brain health
• Mental and cognitive health are interconnected—reducing stress at home supports brain function
• Color and light affect mood and sleep quality, which impact cognitive performance
• Cluttered environments increase stress hormones and make focus difficult
• Nature elements indoors reduce stress and improve concentration
• Small, intentional changes can yield significant cognitive benefits

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