Aging in Place with Parkinson's with Carol Chiang

In this episode, occupational therapist Carol Chiang discusses the importance of adding an occupational therapist (OT) to your Parkinson’s care team, common home adaptations that can be made to help you live well with Parkinson’s, and more.

• What is Occupational Therapy?
• Why Can People with Parkinson’s Benefit from OT?
• Carol’s Business, “Evolving Homes” - How Does it Work?
• Practical Tips for Lighting
• The Importance of Contrast in Your House
• Common Bathroom Setup Problems
• Suggested Technology to Help People with Parkinson’s
• Considering Handles and Switches
• Furniture Recommendations
• Surface Considerations
• Recommendations Around Rug

and more! We hope you enjoy!

You can find links for more information about topics discussed in this webinar, including links for the sheets Carol mentions, here: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/webinar-recording-aging-in-place/

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