
Occupational Therapists and Your Home
by Gina Kroetsch, Occupational Therapist, Executive Certificate in Home Modification Home modifications are changes people make to their homes in order to optimize their overall function as it relates to disability or aging. This is different from a renovation or remodelling which focuses on aesthetics, as its goal is to adapt the living environment to support independence and safety in everyday activities. Home modification can be minor (installing wall grab bars or using a