What can an occupational therapist recommend?
• In the bathroom, replacing the toilet with a higher model or a longer seat for people in wheelchairs or with limited hip movement. Install handheld shower heads, large shower and bath controls, and grab bars around the bathtub walls. Install faucets with a lever control for people with a weak grip. Identify design features that will promote safety and comfort. • In the kitchen, lowering sinks and countertops to accommodate wheelchairs. Store often-used items in easy-to-reach places. Design work space that accommodates seated activities, such as lower countertops with beveled, rounded corners. • In hallways and doorways, creating clear, unobstructed openings that a person in a wheelchair or with a cane can pass through easily. Create entryways and hallways with a 32-inch clearance. Ensure that thresholds are level with the floor. Install secure carpets or runners in hallways or stairwells to provide traction, and install handrails for gripping. • In the living room and bedroom, arrang
