Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) with 18 years of experience evaluating home environments. She specializes in practical home modifications and adaptive strategies to maximize independence for seniors living alone.
Eleanor is a veteran Occupational Therapist who has conducted over 3,000 home safety assessments for seniors transitioning back from hospital care. Holding a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and the CAPS certification, she possesses a deep understanding of how physical limitations interact with the built environment. Her expertise covers the technical installation of safety features like grab bars and ramps, as well as the ergonomic adaptation of daily routines. Eleanor writes to empower families with actionable, code-compliant solutions that go beyond generic advice, focusing on the "micro-barriers" that often force seniors into assisted living. She actively consults for housing developers to design "lifespan-ready" homes and regularly speaks at national conferences on fall prevention.