Sometimes an Aging In PLACE Plan looks like recommending a tub transfer bench to prevent a fall. I evaluated a patient this week whose shower set up was a fall waiting to happen. His suction grab bar kept detaching from the tile and the shower seat he had was too low without adjustable legs. I recommended a tub transfer bench which his son purchased and I returned 2 days later to provide Occupational Therapy shower transfer and showering activity training. He attempted to talk me out of having him do the shower because he does not like change but I stood 10 toes down and at the end, he agreed that the bench was comfortable and he felt safer. He tried to find something to complain about to prove that the new process would not work but it did so win win all around. He is safe and his son feels comfortable leaving him alone in his home while he return to his life 3 hours away. I plan to return once a week for the next 2 weeks for safe carry over of his new routine plus he has a nurse and physical therapy person coming as well each week. All of this is covered by Medicare as long as he needs it. Also, just a reminder that when y'all refer someone here using your affiliate link, you are compensated as a thank you for the referral because we want to help folks prepare before the crisis.

She was forced to unretire to make ends meet - $2000 from social security and $1500 from her job. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfGQWFfRSjU/?mdxt=MWFqa2x0Yml0YnN6cw== If she moved into a shared living home for $1500 a month she would have $500 for food or $2000 if she kept her job. No utilities, house cleaning or home repairs to worry about. Plus she would have community and a private room to retreat to 😍.

Sometimes Aging In PLACE looks like cameras in every room so your daughter can give you verbal support from another city and your son living down the street so you can keep your independence and dignity😊

"Did you know that one unexpected fall, hospitalization, or health crisis could change where you spend the rest of your life?" Many families don't think about aging in place until they're forced to make decisions in a hospital hallway. And those last-minute decisions can cost you more than money. They can cost you your independence, your choices, and your peace of mind. Working in Occupational Therapy with over 33 years of healthcare experience I want you to know that aging in place doesn't happen by accident. It happens by planning. Don't wait for a crisis to decide your future. Please take some time to listen to the Aging in P.L.A.C.E. Planning Workshop video in the classroom today, complete the assessment and start creating your plan! https://www.skool.com/aging-in-place-planning-1969/classroom/2f0387c6

"You love your home. But have you ever asked yourself, will this home still work for me 10 or 20 years from now?" Think about it. The stairs, the bathrooms, the maintenance, even the neighborhood you live in. Will your home support your independence as your needs change, or could it eventually become a barrier? I want you to understand something: The home that's perfect for you today may not be the home that's right for you tomorrow. But here's the good news. You have choices when you plan ahead! Don't wait until you're forced to move. Listen to the Aging in P.L.A.C.E. Planning Workshop recording today and start creating a housing plan that supports the life you want to live. It's under the classroom tab here in the community. Plan Before the Crisis!