Home Adaptations
Home adaptations are changes you can make to your home. We assess for home adaptations and changes to a person’s living environment to accommodate their specific needs and abilities. These adaptations are to enhance accessibility, mobility, and safety within the home. They can range from simple adjustments to more complex adaptations, depending on the individual’s requirements. Some examples of home adaptations include:
Grab Bars and Handrails
Installing grab bars and handrails in bathrooms, stairways, and other areas to provide support and stability when moving around.
Wheelchair Ramps
Ramps or lifts to ensure wheelchair users can easily enter and exit the home.
Widening Doorways
Modifying doorways to accommodate wheelchairs or walkers.
Accessible Bathroom
Level access showers, anti- slip flooring, lowered sinks, and raised toilets to make personal hygiene tasks easier for individuals with mobility challenges.
Kitchen modification
Lowering worktops, sinks, and adapting appliances for easier use.
Lighting and Colour Contrasts
Improving lighting and using colour contrasts to enhance visibility, particularly for individuals with visual impairment.
We will assess an individual’s abilities, needs, and goals to determine what home adaptations or modifications are necessary. OT-Assist Team will provide training on how to use adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and techniques to navigate the home environment more effectively. We will collaborate with housing improvement officers, other professionals, such as architects, builders, and physical therapists, to ensure that home adaptations are well-suited to the individual’s needs.
Home adaptations and occupational therapy work hand in hand to create a living environment that supports individuals with varying abilities in carrying out their daily activities safely and independently. These interventions aim to enhance the quality of life and promote a sense of empowerment for those facing challenges in their living spaces.
"We help people of all ages overcome challenges completing everyday activities."
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