Home for Good: Home Mods to Help You Age in Place - Bethel University VT

106 Main St,Bethel VT 05032

29 March, 2023

Description

This course will address home modifications for accessibility and aging in place. You'll learn what they are and how they can be implemented in your home. Students will learn about high-risk fall areas in the home and some low-tech options to implement to help age in place safely. We will discuss the pros to implementation of home mods, including saving money, planning for chronic or progressive disease, intergenerational living, and "visitability." Opportunities for students to join the discussion will be spread throughout. This course is geared toward anyone with an interest in accessibility design, universal design, and aging in place. Students will gain insight into areas where they may want to make changes, as well as attaining an introductory understanding of the many home modification options available and what you can do to prepare to age in place. Professor(s) or Facilitator(s): Dena Wilkie, Owner of Home and Able LLC Dena Wilkie is an Occupational Therapist with an extensive background working with people in their homes and a passion for helping people to live where their hearts are. She holds a Masters degree from Columbia University in Occupational Therapy and a BS in Psychology from Endicott College. Dena has spent more than ten years as an occupational therapist, over six years working in homecare, and three years in a hospital setting, including ICU-level care, all of which have allowed her to build a strong medical background to understand your specific needs. Dena holds additional certifications in Aging in Place (Certified Aging in Place, CAP), Executive Certificate in Home Modification (ECHM) & Universal Design. She is licensed, registered and insured and a member of the following organizations: American Occupational Therapy Association, National Association of Home Builders, Home Modification OT Alliance, National Board Certification of Occupational Therapists and Vermont OT Association. Session Type: Class Restrictions or Requirements: None Materials or Prep: None Accessibility: The Bethel Public Library is ADA accessible. There is an accessible entrance with ramp at the rear of the building, with 1-2 parking spaces. Visit Take a Class on the BU website to learn more about venues and accessibility. If you need other accommodations, please contact us and let us know at [email protected]. We are a small volunteer team, but will do our best to help or provide reasonable accommodations.Bethel University Vermont (BU) is a free community pop-up university based in Bethel, Vermont and created by the Bethel Revitalization Initiative. We offer free classes and meet-ups by the community, for the community, during the month of March each year. Learn more about Bethel University and check out more free class and event listings at betheluniversityvt.org.