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Aging in Place
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(5 ratings)
156 students

Aging in Place

Adaptive Equipment and Home Safety for Older Adults Transitioning from Skilled Nursing to Independent Living.
Created byAlicia Hubbard
Last updated 4/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • Understand the OT role in aging in place using the PEOP model to address older adults’ complex needs.
  • Recognize the capstone’s goal to enhance social participation and life satisfaction through Lifestyle Redesign.
  • Understand the capstone’s contributions to OT via evidence-based tools, advocacy, and promoting older adult independence.
  • Identify practical strategies and adaptive tools that support safe, independent living post-SNF discharge.

Course content

6 sections • 9 lectures • 49m total length

  • Introduction7:54

    Discover how occupational therapists use lifestyle redesign to support aging in place, improving safety, well-being, life satisfaction, and independence through the p.o.p. model and meaningful daily routines.

Requirements

  • No requirements!

Description

This course focuses on empowering older adults to successfully and safely transition from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) back into their homes. Many older adults face challenges during this transition, including decreased mobility, changes in health status, and home environments that may not be adequately adapted to their needs. Without thoughtful planning and support, these transitions can result in hospital readmissions, falls, and a significant loss of independence and confidence. Through a Lifestyle Redesign approach, this course provides education on the use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and strategies to support aging in place. Participants will learn about practical tools and techniques to enhance safety, independence, and autonomy within key areas of the home, including the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and living room. The course also explores the reasoning behind specific equipment recommendations, offering evidence-based insights to promote informed decision-making for older adults and their caregivers. Whether you are a healthcare provider, caregiver, family member, or an older adult yourself, this course offers valuable resources and actionable steps to create a safer, more supportive living environment. Join us to discover how small changes, smart adaptations, and personalized strategies can make a lasting difference in fostering long-term independence, dignity, and quality of life after a skilled nursing stay.

Who this course is for:

  • Those interested in learning more about adaptive equipment and its role in supporting aging in place.

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