Aging in place is when adults age in their homes and community with the necessary support and modifications. In addition to being a preference for many older adults, aging in place has also been shown to have many physical and...

It can be easy to overlook cutting your toenails when it comes to your personal care routine. However, keeping your toenails short has excellent benefits for hygiene, health, and preventing injuries and infections. Keep reading to learn more about the...

We’ve discussed the importance of keeping your toenails short, but which toenail trimmer will work best for you or your loved one? We’re comparing the five most popular toenail trimmer designs to help you pick the best option for your...

Summer is finally upon us, which means it’s travel season! However, when we live in a world designed for able-bodied people, it can make traveling difficult for some and discourage us from traveling in the first place. We’ve put together...

WHY ARE YOU A MECHANICAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER? As I grew up, my favorite toy progressed from Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railroads, to Lincoln Logs, to Kinex, to Legos, and then to Erector Sets. I always wanted to build...

Mental health has been a major conversation over the past few years, but factors like declining physical health, loss of friends and family, and loneliness regularly affect the senior population. If you’re noticing signs of sadness or depression with a...

WHY ARE YOU A DESIGNER? Fun fact, I actually started college as a biology major! But I decided to study design eventually because it combines my interests in the arts, sciences, and humanities in intersectional ways. Design is fascinating to...

While retirement is all about freedom and choice, it can also be difficult to figure out how to spend your time. It’s also certainly a problem that Occupational Therapists (OTs) are used to addressing. We recently sat down with Tina...

How we design streets, buildings and public transportation determines how freely people are able to live in those communities. However, our society was designed in a way that largely favors able-bodied people of average height and weight. This month, we...

WHY ARE YOU AN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER? Growing up as far back as I can remember I was always drawing and painting in different mediums. All throughout high school fine art was my focus but I didn’t really know how to...

We all know that taking care of our health and hygiene is important, but it can be difficult to maintain healthy habits amongst a busy schedule. We asked our team to share the essential personal care tips that help keep...