Saturday, November 30, 2019

House Becoming Unfriendly?

Why not remodel? Check out this article by Hermann Samano:

"All You Need to Know About Accessibility Remodeling

Inhabiting a home that works efficiently and effectively is an important part of living life to the fullest. For people with physical handicaps, disabilities, seniors, or the elderly, however, there can be challenges that make it hard to get around the house and complete everyday household tasks like cooking, grooming, and housekeeping. A popular remodeling trend is to retrofit a home to accommodate these challenges in order to live independently rather than moving into an institution like a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Accessible remodeling is the combination of home modifications and renovation that can help people who have physical, mental, or other types of specific needs.

Read the full article for a list of things to consider and questions to ask when accessibility needs to be taken into consideration for remodeling. Here’s the link: https://porch.com/advice/all-about-accessibility-remodeling-and-retrofits"



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Thursday, January 10, 2019

Cognitive Rehab for Dementia?


 Something new? Something different? Something hopeful?

Maybe!!

Check out this recent article about Cognitive Rehabilitation in the New York Times: "Dementia May Never Improve, but Many Patients Still Can Learn "

According to this article, "Cognitive rehabilitation evolved from methods used to help people with brain injuries...The practice brings occupational and other therapists into the homes of dementia patients to learn which everyday activities they’re struggling with and which abilities they want to preserve or improve upon...The therapists show patients how to compensate for memory problems and to practice new techniques."

It's not a cure, but some practitioners claim it can improve daily function and life quality for patients and caregivers. My suggestion: read the article and see if it represents another option.

Robert Tell, Author
www.RobertTell.Com