Home Modifications Manitoba
We are a Canadian leader in home modification assessments, consultation and training!
Home modifications are not just home renovations, they are any residential adaptations that are meant to increase safety, accessibility and participation in daily activities.
Our Occupational Therapy Home Modification experts have been trained and mentored by Marnie Courage, Enabling Access' CEO who has more than 20 years experience conducting home assessments and providing home modification consultation for people with disabilities and older adults wanting to age in place. The Enabling Access Home Assessment approach includes proven evidence-based methods and have positively influenced national occupational therapy practices.
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We collaborate with your qualified accessibility renovators, builders and designers to help our clients increase participation in daily activities, improve safety, and create beautiful, accessible spaces!
OT Home Modification
Assessments Can:
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Identify a person's physical and cognitive capabilities
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Identify technology use capabilities
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Identify risk of falling
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Identify psychosocial risk factors such as isolation
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Identify current and future accessibility barriers
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Identify home safety hazards
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Provide education on safe methods for bathing, toileting, and other activities of daily living
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Recommend caregiving, meal preparation, food delivery, yard care services, and more!
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Recommend mobility aids, assistive devices and accessibility equipment
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Recommend home modifications to improve safety, participation, and accessibility
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Assist clients in deciding if they should Modify or Move
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Connect clients with professional accessible home renovation contractors.
Home Modifications Can Increase the Value of Your Home!
According to Statistics Canada, older adults are outnumbering children for the first time in history! By 2036, it is projected that 23-25% of the Canadian population will be accounted for by people over 65 years old.
Related to our aging population, in Canada, 1 out of 5 adults (21%) live with a permanent physical and/or mental disability which affects a major life function.
Considering the above demographics, coupled with the current accessible housing stock shortage, the demand for homes with aging in place features and accessibility features is increasing rapidly and is already influencing sale prices on homes with these features in place, especially 1-level homes. Therefore, home modifications, when executed well, can have lasting benefits for the home owner and it's future buyers.
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Certifications and Memberships
Increase ease of living, safety and accessibilityÂ
Our Occupational Therapy (OT) Home Modification Assessments and consultation service supports Canadians with disabilities and those
planning to age in place.
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Find out how we can help you, or someone you know live safer and more comfortably at home, with improved access to the environment, home healthcare, and community services.
Don't wait until there is an incident, plan for the future and enjoy the benefits of a livable home now!
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