When we talk about staying safe at home, many people immediately think about grab bars or removing throw rugs. While those are important, a Physical Therapist (PT) looks at the home through a much wider lens. To a PT, your home isn't just a building; it’s a...
Stairs are one of those things we use every single day without giving them much thought. From the time we’re toddlers, we’re taught how to navigate them, and eventually, it becomes muscle memory. But as we get older, or as we care for parents who are aging in place,...
Stairs are often the most functional part of a home, connecting our living spaces and providing access to the places we rest. However, as we age or help our loved ones navigate their golden years, those same stairs can start to feel a bit more like a hurdle than a...
Hey there. I’m Brian Kerr, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how we move through our homes as we get older. Most of us want to stay in our own houses for as long as possible. It’s where our memories are, where our favorite chair is, and where we feel most...
Stairs are often the most daunting part of a home as we get older or deal with mobility challenges. They represent independence: the ability to access the second floor, the basement, or the front porch: but they also represent a significant risk. In fact, a large...
When we talk about home safety, the bathroom is usually the first room that comes to mind: and for good reason. It is the one place in the house where hard surfaces, soap, and water meet in a way that can make even the most agile person feel a bit unsteady. For...
