THE SITUATION
They want to stay in their own home.
That's a goal worth protecting with a real plan, not wishful thinking.
Most families start planning after a fall. This is how you start before one.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS
Up to 70% of home falls are linked to identifiable hazards.
That means most are preventable. But only if someone who knows what to look for, and who to look at does the looking.
THE PATH FORWARD
One assessment. A clear plan. Peace of mind.
In-person · King County, WA · 90 minutes · Written report within one week. Scheduled within 1–2 weeks of contact.
THE QUIET WORRY
You noticed it. And now you can't stop thinking about it.
A slight stumble over the rug. A hand reaching for the counter that didn't used to need to be there. A pause at the top of the stairs that's become routine.
You haven't said anything yet. Neither have they.
But you know what a fall could mean, beyond the injury. The emergency room.
The decisions made under pressure. The difficult conversation about whether staying home is still an option.
Most families wait until something happens. Then they're making those decisions in crisis.
A home safety assessment is what you do before that, when there's still time to be thoughtful about it.
WHERE IT HAPPENS
Up to 77%
Of all falls occur at home (King County adults 65+). 60% of these falls are fatal.
THE PREVENTABLE PART
50–70%
Of those falls are linked to identifiable home hazards. More than half. Which means a significant portion of falls aren't inevitable, they're just unaddressed.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Leading cause
Falls are the leading cause of losing independence in older adults. Not illness. Not cognitive decline. A single fall can change an entire life trajectory.
PLANNING AHEAD
Aging in Place Planning Consult
Don't wait for a crisis to start the conversation
Most people avoid the conversation about the future. Here's the truth: it's never comfortable to talk about the last chapter. But the anxiety of having that conversation is nothing compared to the anxiety of getting a call that something's happened and having no plan, no idea what your options are, and no time to figure it out. I've had clients call me in exactly that spot.
I can help you have that first conversation. What should you be thinking about if you or a parent wants to age at home, and what makes that as safe as possible, beyond the house itself? A home assessment covers your house. This is everything else.
This consult is where we talk through all of it:
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Home fit and long-term living.
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Staying strong and sharp enough to bounce back if something happens.
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Community and daily support.
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Legal and financial planning.
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Who's on your care team
I'm not your placement specialist, your attorney, or your financial planner. I'll help you map out what you actually need, and point you to the trusted people who handle those pieces when you get there.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Home Safety Assessments: A complete picture.
This is a comprehensive evaluation that considers the unique intersection of a person's physical capabilities and their physical environment.
$400
PREMIUM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-LED CONSULTATION
90 MINUTE SESSION
Personal Screening
We screen for strength, mobility, balance, and cognition. These are the personal risk factors a visual scan of the home would never catch.
A written report within one week
A detailed report follows within one week, providing specific recommendations on equipment and environmental changes tailored to you and your home.
Hands-On Solutions
Any modifications that can be easily implemented at the time of the assessment will be made during the 90-minute session.
Every room, every transition
Every surface, every threshold, every lighting condition, evaluated in the context of how this specific person actually moves through their day. Not a generic checklist.
EMPOWERMENT
Confidence & Mobility Workshops
Empowering participants to take an active role in their own well-being. These interactive classes provide tools and awareness that can make the difference between a limited life and an engaged one.
Everyday Safety
Simple, actionable strategies you can use right away to move more confidently at home and in the community.
Flexible Formats
Flexible formats for senior living communities or private online groups.
