Occupational‑therapy approach: assess home function, look for 'handprints' and start with railings

Sep 8, 2026

Suze, medical director of Live In Place LLC, described clinician‑led home assessments that begin at the entrance, look for handprints and grip marks, prioritize railings and recommend stair lifts only when necessary.

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Suze, medical director for Live In Place LLC, described an assessment process that starts at the home entrance and evaluates steps, lighting, transitions, grip marks and how a person actually moves in their house. She said clinicians should look for handprints and grip marks to identify where people habitually steady themselves.

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