Episode 27: Can I Care For Dad Who Has Had An Amputation?

Have a love one discharging from the hospital and they are now using a wheelchair? This is very common.

Wheelchair accessibility into the home, into bedroom, into bathroom and kitchen area should all be prioritized based on what you desire to see happen. Start with easy access into the home then look at those changes that will result in your loved one being more independent and those that will reduce your workload. It doesn’t always have to be huge expensive changes.

Having a loved one in a wheelchair does not mean they are not able to care for themselves, that they need total care. It means that the environment must be setup to allow for them to be safe and as independent as possible. A wheelchair accessible home makes things easier on the caregiver and care recipient.

Consuela Marshall,

Occupational Therapist, Caregiver

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