Your Forever Home

Your Forever Home will be at The Road Ahead this saturday with loads of great information. At 1pm, Your Forever Home will be part of the panel discussing how home modifications can improve your quality of life and decrease risk for falls.
See you there!!!

Your Forever Home will be at the HUB in Belfair tomorrow from 11-2. Come say hi for a chance to win some great prizes!!

Occupational Therapy was on Jeopardy tonight!! Anyone else see this gem!

Washington state is working in the House and Senate to pass a long term care benefit for those requiring assistance with at least 3 daily activities of living. Employees would pay in a percentage and be eligible after 10 years (employers do not pay in).

Being in the home modifications and aging in place business, I see the pros of this, allowing funding for some modifications or in home care, outside of Medicaid. But being a worker I see the cons as well as we are already experiencing increased taxes due to the FMLA changes.

I encourage you to read the article and weigh in your opinions!

Washington set to be 1st state with long-term care benefit Washington is poised to become the first state to establish a program creating a benefit to help offset long-term care

I walked into Barnes and Noble today with my left hand bandaged up and pushing a stroller with my right hand.
I was surprised that there was no automatic (accessible) door from the parking lot into the store.
When I asked why, I was told that they weren't required to have an automatic door, since the mall entrance is accessible.
Well, as an OT working in accessibility, that lights my fire!!
Those doors are heavy and there is a double set! It is a high traffic entrance to the mall and should be universally accessible, meaning everyone should have ease of use no matter their ability, disability or number of kids in the stroller. It is a relatively inexpensive and easy to install fix as well!
I called corporate to complain. You should too! It took about 3 minutes of my time.
Let's get this fixed!!

Barnes and Noble corporate.
1-800-962-6177
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It's a beautiful, busy day here at the HUB in Belfair! Lots of vendors with information to help people thrive as they age. And mobile shredding!! We're here until 2pm!!

Your Forever Home will be at the Hub in Belfair for the Stay Younger Longer event today! Come by and check out great local resources for aging in place!

Your Forever Home will be at the HUB in Belfair for the Stay Younger Longer Event! Come check it out for great information and resources for living your best life no matter your age!

Amazing what people can accomplish with hard work and the right tools!! Occupational Therapists support people in finding creative ways to participate in their favorite activities!

Interesting research!! Especially because I love sewing!

Why Aren't Alzheimer Doctors Recommending Sewing? Find out here

Home modifications may be covered under some Medicare advantage plans! A great step in the right direction for successful aging in place!

Medicare Advantage Plans Cleared To Go Beyond Medical Coverage — Even Groceries Under new rules, these private insurance plans that are an alternative to traditional Medicare, might provide