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Clear, OT-written resources to help you make thoughtful decisions about home safety, recovery, and supporting an aging loved one—with less overwhelm and more confidence.

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Five practical, OT-written guides designed to help families navigate home safety, equipment decisions, difficult conversations, hospital discharge, and the recovery process.

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Cover of The Home Safety Walkthrough, an OT-written room-by-room guide for identifying safety concerns in an aging loved one’s home.
Cover of The Home Safety Walkthrough, an OT-written room-by-room guide for identifying safety concerns in an aging loved one’s home.

The Home Safety Walkthrough

A room-by-room guide to help you spot potential safety concerns and decide what needs attention first.

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Cover of The Adaptive Equipment Cheat Sheet, an OT-written guide to common equipment for older adults and caregivers.
Cover of The Adaptive Equipment Cheat Sheet, an OT-written guide to common equipment for older adults and caregivers.

The Adaptive Equipment Cheat Sheet

Straightforward guidance on common equipment, what it does, who it may help, and what to consider before buying.

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Cover of Difficult Conversations, an OT-written guide with scripts for discussing safety, driving, stairs, and care needs with an aging loved one.
Cover of Difficult Conversations, an OT-written guide with scripts for discussing safety, driving, stairs, and care needs with an aging loved one.

Difficult Conversations

Practical scripts to help you talk about driving, stairs, bathroom safety, and other sensitive concerns with greater clarity and confidence.

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Cover of What to Ask Before Discharge, an OT-written guide to help families prepare questions and plan for a safer transition home.
Cover of What to Ask Before Discharge, an OT-written guide to help families prepare questions and plan for a safer transition home.

What to Ask Before Discharge

A practical checklist covering 11 key areas from mobility & medications to home setup, equipment, warning signs, & the questions families often forget to ask.

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Cover page of a publication titled "Will My Loved One Need Rehab?" from the Caregiver Guide - Home & Safety Series. The cover has a minimalist design with a dark green rectangular section, white background, and a gold line at the bottom. There is an "Instant PDF Download" button on the top right. The text at the bottom reads "Independence, Simplified" and "Aging at home, made easier, made safer."
Cover page of a publication titled "Will My Loved One Need Rehab?" from the Caregiver Guide - Home & Safety Series. The cover has a minimalist design with a dark green rectangular section, white background, and a gold line at the bottom. There is an "Instant PDF Download" button on the top right. The text at the bottom reads "Independence, Simplified" and "Aging at home, made easier, made safer."

Will My Loved One Need Rehab?

A clear guide to what recovery may look like after hospitalization, the rehabilitation options available, and what families can realistically expect at each stage.

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