Many individuals leave the hospital with equipment recommendations designed to improve safety and independence. However, once they return home, they often discover that these recommendations do not fit their environment as expected. Learn why occupational therapists consider the interaction between the person, the task, and the home environment—and how a home safety evaluation can help ensure equipment and strategies work where they matter most.

Many homeowners assume replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower automatically improves safety. In reality, the safest bathing solution depends on the individual's strength, balance, mobility, and transfer abilities. Learn why a tub transfer bench may sometimes be the safer option and how occupational therapists evaluate bathroom safety.

Learn what an occupational therapy home safety evaluation is, who may benefit from one, and how it can help identify fall risks, improve accessibility, and support aging in place for older adults.

Discover the hidden fall risks occupational therapists commonly identify during home safety evaluations, including poor lighting, clutter, bathroom hazards, and unsafe transfers. Learn how simple modifications can help older adults remain safe and independent at home.