In Place With Grace

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10/25/2022

5 key components to physical ability: strength, balance, endurance, flexibility and posture are assessed and compared with normative data to determine what exercises you need to do to progress in your goals of optimal aging, fall prevention and independence.

Take the AFIT to Achieve Optimal Aging Goals! October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 inplacewithgrace Register today for your 1 hour assessment and instruction in needed corrective exercises to help you achieve your goals of optimal aging. Click Links Below for Available October & November Dates, Times an...

10/20/2022

Looking for funding options for needed home modifications? Our 3 Part blog series shares resources worth exploring!

Exploring Funding Sources for Home Modifications: Part 3 October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 inplacewithgrace By Holly Kennedy, PT, ECHM, CAPS, CEAC Home modifications are changes to the home to make daily activities easier and safer. These changes can help people to stay in their homes and communities...

10/07/2022

Part 2 of Funding a Home Modification shares additional government resources that may be available to assist in needed repairs and changes to your home....

Exploring Funding Sources for Home Modifications: Part 2 October 7, 2022 inplacewithgrace By Holly Kennedy, PT, ECHM, CEAC, CAPS Home modifications are changes to the home to make daily activities easier and safer. These changes can help people to stay in their homes and communities after a signific...

02/24/2022

Most people know they will need to make some changes to their homes if they lose some of ability to get around due to aging or an injury, but they aren’t sure what changes are most important for their circumstances. Specialized occupational and physical therapists (OTs and PTs) are a valuable resource to perform a home assessment. They are trained to look at both the home and the physical abilities of the people using it. This provides acomprehensive approach that will address the specific needs of a person in their home....

By Holly Kennedy, PT, CAPS, CEAC Many homes have features and barriers that make them more difficult to use. In fact, only 10% of all homes are “aging ready”. Most people know they will need to make some changes to their homes if they lose some of ability to get around due to aging or