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Home Modifications and Assistive Technology Easing Caregiving
Care for Carepartners Teleconference
Marnie Renda MEd OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM
Our Discussion
We will discuss the array of mobility aids, tools, technology, adaptive strategies, and environmental modifications available to help carepartnersconserve energy, simplify work and ensure safety for everyone.
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Our Plan
• Definition of Terms• Common Challenges• Solutions
– Mobility Aids– Energy Conservation/Work Simplification– Safety
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Energy Conservation
Reducing the amount of energy/effort required to complete a task or activity
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Work Simplification
Strategies to reduce the number of steps involved in completion of a task or activity
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Common ChallengesMarnie Renda MEd OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM
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Common Challenges
• Transfers– Bed – Chair– Wheelchair– Toilet
• Falls• Toileting
– On/off– Hygiene– Frequency
• Limited Mobility– Fatigue– Increased Time
• Isolation– Limited Community Access
• Physical Demands– Injuries– Fatigue
• Emotional– Overwhelmed/ Depression– Anger/Frustration
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SolutionsMarnie Renda MEd OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM
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Transfer Solutions
• Bed Rail• Over the Bed Lift• Ceiling• Standing Lift• Extended Grab Bar• Transfer Disc• Chair Rail• Uplift• Caution: Lift Chairs
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Bed Rail
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Over the Bed Lift
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Ceiling Lift
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Standing Lift
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SuperPole
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Extended Grab Bar
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Transfer Disc
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Chair Rail
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Uplift
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Caution: Lift Chairs
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Fall Prevention/Reduction
Solutions• Proper Technique: OT/PT• Planning• Gait Belt• Proper Equipment• Lighting• Space
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Toileting
• Transfers– Proper Equipment and training
• Hygiene– Bidet Seat
• Frequency– Scheduled fluid intake: Not limited
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Mobility
• Proper Assistive Device– Walker, Wheelchair, Powerchair– Can take MANY months to get: ask when
you think you need it…. Not when it is essential!
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Mobility
• Planning and Pacing Activities– Schedule one event per day– Schedule breaks in between activities– Organize items– Leave commonly used items in reach– Clothing hung by outfit– “What steps can I remove”
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Mobility
• Automatic door lock• Remote Lights• Home Automation:
– http://www.frontpointsecurity.com
– http://www.vivint.com• Cordless Phones• Small Refrigerator easily
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Isolation
• Identify Activities• Identify Resources Available• Transportation Options• Lotsahelpingheands.com• Support Groups/Lunch Groups• Online Forums
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Physical Demands
• Transfer Aids/Lifts• OT/PT Training/Consultation• Routine• Pacing: Plan ahead
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Questions/Discussion
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Thank You!
Care for Carepartners Teleconference
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