Your trusted partner for safety, independence, and confidence in your home!
Our dedicated team provides tailored occupational therapy treatments in the comfort of your own home, ensuring convenience and personalized attention for individuals of all ages. We specialize in helping clients regain independence, enhance daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals through customized therapy plans. Discover the difference with Functional Home Transformations – where your well-being is our top priority.
CAN YOU RELATE TO THIS?
You are having a hard time getting around and doing basic activities in your home, then you add into the equation that you have a corporate healthcare system that...
Treats you like a number in the system...
Doesn't give you the attention you need or deserve...
Passes you between therapists and staff who never take time to learn your full story...
Requires constant commutes to doctors' offices and inconvenient appointment scheduling...
Functional Home Transformations Redefines Outpatient Therapy!
What Sets Us Apart?
We are NOT a Home Health Agency-we can see you as long as we need instead of being capped by home health visit limitations.
We believe that a strong client-therapist relationship is paramount to positive outcomes. Once you are assigned a therapist, they will be with you through the duration of your journey.
You do not need to be homebound to receive our services.
We come to you to work with you where your health matters most: your home!
Here's How We Can Help You
Services
Staying Safe at Home
Feel Safer and More Confident in Your Own Home
A fall, a close call, or even a change in how you move around your home can make you wonder, "Is my home still safe for me?"
FHT helps you figure out what's getting in the way and what practical changes can help you feel safer and more confident at home.
When Home Doesn't Feel as Safe as It Used To
Sometimes the signs are obvious, like a fall. Other times, they're much easier to miss.
Maybe you're holding onto furniture when you walk. You're nervous getting in and out of the shower. The stairs feel harder. You've stopped doing something because you don't feel as steady as you once did. These little changes matter. You don't have to wait until something serious happens to start looking for solutions.
Finding the Right Solution Starts With Understanding the Problem
Making your home safer isn't just about removing throw rugs or adding grab bars. We look at you and your home together. What's difficult? Where are you having trouble? What are you avoiding? Has something changed with your strength, balance, confidence, or ability to complete everyday activities? Once we understand what's happening, we can find practical solutions that fit you. That might include changing the way something is arranged, practicing a safer or easier way to complete an activity, improving strength and balance, finding the right equipment, or recommending changes to your home. The goal isn't to change everything. It's to figure out what will make the biggest difference.
Why Functional Home Transformations?
We Don't Just Look for Hazards. We Look at What's Happening to You. A checklist can identify common safety concerns. But it can't always explain why you're reaching for the towel rack when you stand up, why you've stopped using the upstairs shower, or why you're suddenly having trouble with stairs you've used for years. That's where FHT is different. We come to you, in the place where you're actually experiencing the problem. We look at your home, your routines, and what's becoming difficult so we can help you understand why it's happening and what you can do about it. Our recommendations are practical, personalized, and focused on helping you continue living safely and independently at home.
Common Questions
Why do I keep falling?
There may be more than one thing contributing to your falls, which is why the answer isn't always obvious.
What helps is looking for a pattern. Where are the falls happening? What were you doing at the time? Did you lose your balance, trip, get dizzy, or have trouble getting your feet where you wanted them to go? Has anything changed recently?
Even the falls that seem completely different may have something in common.
Looking at those details can help narrow down what's contributing to the falls and give us a better idea of what may help reduce the chance of another one.
Why does my doctor always ask me if I've fallen?
Because falls can tell your doctor a lot. Even if you weren't hurt, a fall may be a sign that something has changed with your health, your mobility, or how you're managing your everyday activities. And if you've fallen more than once, that's important for your doctor to know. Here's something else worth mentioning: the close calls count too.
If you lost your balance but caught yourself on the counter, stumbled and grabbed the wall, or almost went down but someone caught you, tell them that too. Those details can help your doctor decide whether there's something that needs a closer look.
What should I do if my loved one falls?
First, check for injury before trying to help them up. If they hit their head, have significant pain, can't move normally, can't safely get up, lost consciousness, or something just doesn't seem right, get medical help.
Once they're safe, don't just move on and forget about the fall. Think about what was happening when it occurred and whether you've noticed any other changes or close calls recently.
That information may help you and their healthcare providers understand what contributed to the fall and what needs attention going forward.
I'm having trouble getting up and down the steps in my home and outside my home. Can you help?
Yes. If stairs that you once managed are becoming more difficult, it's worth paying attention to what's changed.
Sometimes there are simple things that can help, such as better lighting, a clear pathway, or a secure handrail.
Other situations may require a different approach. The recommendation should fit what's actually making the stairs difficult for you. And if a ramp, stair lift, additional railing, or another home modification is the right option, I'll recommend it. We start with what's happening on the stairs and go from there.
How do I know if my home is safe enough?
Pay attention to the little ways you've started adapting without really thinking about it. You may still be getting everything done, but you might be doing it differently—holding onto something for support, avoiding a certain area, or changing a routine because something has become harder or doesn't feel as safe as it once did.
Those changes are worth noticing, even if you've never fallen.
Want to take a closer look? Read Tee's full answer →
Not Sure What You Need?
You don't have to know exactly what kind of help you need. Start by telling us what's happening, and we'll figure out the next step together.
Maintaining Independence
Keep Doing What Matters to You
Independence doesn't always mean doing everything by yourself or doing things exactly the way you used to. Sometimes it means finding a different or easier way to keep doing the things that matter to you. FHT helps identify what's getting in the way and find practical solutions that help you stay involved, make your own choices, and do as much for yourself as possible.
Keep Doing What Matters to You
Independence doesn’t always mean doing everything by yourself or doing things exactly the way you used to. Sometimes it means finding a different or easier way to keep doing the things that matter to you. FHT helps identify what’s getting in the way and find practical solutions that help you stay involved, make your own choices, and do as much for yourself as possible.
When Doing Things for Yourself Starts to Change
Changes in independence aren’t always obvious. You may still be getting things done, but they take longer, require more effort, or leave you with less energy for the rest of your day. Sometimes other people notice the changes first and begin stepping in to help. Other times, you make adjustments on your own and don’t really think much about them.
What matters is how those changes are affecting your everyday life and your ability to keep doing the things that are important to you.
Independence doesn’t have to look the way it used to
Doing something differently doesn’t automatically mean giving up your independence.
There may be an easier way to complete an activity, a change that makes your home work better for you, or a way to accept help with one part while continuing to do the rest yourself.
What works for one person may not work for another. Your abilities, routines, priorities, and the amount of support you have available all play a part in deciding what makes sense for you.
And when family members are involved, your voice should remain part of those decisions.
Why Functional Home Transformations?
At FHT, I’m interested in more than whether you can or cannot do something. I want to know how you’re doing it and what happens when you try. Sometimes you may be capable of doing an activity, but it takes so much effort that you have little left for anything else. Or you may have stopped doing something that could still be possible with the right change or support.
Because I come to you, I can see these things where they’re actually happening—in your home and as part of your everyday routine. From there, we can figure out what may help you continue doing as much for yourself as possible while getting the support you need where you need it.
Why do my kids want to do everything for me?
Usually, they’re trying to help. The people who care about you may worry that you’ll fall, get hurt, or wear yourself out, so they start stepping in. If you’re still able to participate, though, having everything done for you can mean fewer chances to keep using the skills and abilities you still have. It may help to be specific about where you want to stay involved and where help would actually be useful. Sometimes that means doing part of a task, taking more time, or changing how it’s done. There’s a lot of room between doing everything alone and having everything done for you.
I live alone and have to do everything for myself, but I'm afraid of falling. What can I do?
Living alone can make a fear of falling feel very different because you may be thinking, “What happens if I fall and no one is here?” Start by looking at the activities that make you the most nervous. You may feel perfectly comfortable making breakfast but avoid taking a shower until someone is nearby. Or you may be fine moving around the house but worry about getting outside, carrying laundry, or bringing groceries in. Those details help identify where you may need a safer way to do something, a change in your setup, the right equipment, or a plan for getting help if something happens. Living alone doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out alone. There are ways to make everyday activities safer while helping you continue doing as much for yourself as possible.
I get go tired when I do things that sometimes other things don’t get done. What can I do?
When everyday activities take more energy than they used to, it’s easy to use up most of what you have just getting through one part of your day. Start paying attention to where your energy is going. If taking a shower leaves you too tired to make breakfast, or doing the laundry means you don’t have the energy to cook dinner, that’s useful information. You may need to change how you pace your day, break activities into smaller parts, sit for portions of a task, or decide what really needs to be done that day and what can wait. And if the fatigue is new, getting worse, or seems out of proportion to what you’re doing, let your healthcare provider know. The idea is to use the energy you have for the things that matter most to you.
Why Is My Mom So Stubborn? She Won’t Listen to Anything I Suggest!
She may be stubborn, but there may be more going on. Think about what it feels like to have someone start questioning the way you’ve done things for years or telling you that you need help when you don’t think you do. Even a good suggestion can feel like someone is trying to take over.
Instead of leading with the solution, try starting a conversation about what you’re noticing. “Mom, I’ve noticed the steps seem a little harder lately. How do they feel to you?” gives her a chance to tell you what she thinks before you tell her what you think she needs.
And be willing to compromise. You may want the safest possible option while your mom is thinking about what she’s willing to live with every day. Sometimes you can find a middle ground that addresses your concern while still giving her choices and some control over the decision.
You may not agree on everything, and that’s okay. Keep the conversation going. A solution is much more likely to work when your mom has had a say in it
I think my Dad needs to go to an assisted living place. How do I know if he does?
That’s a big decision, and I wouldn’t make it based on one bad day—or one scary incident.
Take a closer look at how your dad is actually managing day to day. Is he taking care of himself? Eating regularly? Managing his medications? Getting around safely? Keeping up with the home? Is he able to get help when he needs it?
Then ask another important question: What does dad want?
Sometimes families assume the only choices are staying exactly as things are or moving to assisted living. There may be other options worth exploring first: changes to the home, equipment, help with certain activities, additional services, or a different way of managing daily routines.There are also times when someone’s needs have reached a point where the current living situation may no longer provide the level of support they need.
Sometimes another set of eyes can be helpful. When you’re the one worrying, helping, and trying to make the decision, it can be hard to know what you’re seeing or what you might be missing. Having someone come into the home and see your mom in her everyday environment can bring a different perspective to the conversation. I may notice concerns, possibilities, or solutions that haven’t come up yet. That can give you and your mom more information to work with as you decide what comes next.
Caregiver Education and Support
We provide caregivers with guidance, education, and practical skills to help them support their loved ones with greater confidence.
Helping You Feel More Confident in the Care You Provide
Helping You Feel More Confident in the Care You Provide
Caring for someone you love can come with a lot of questions.
Things you never had to think about before are suddenly your responsibility. And sometimes you’re figuring them out as you go, wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
You shouldn’t have to know how to handle every situation just because you’ve become the caregiver.
When You’re Learning as You Go
Most family caregivers didn’t receive training before taking on the role. You may have learned by watching someone at the hospital, searching online, asking questions, or simply figuring things out as problems came up. And then something changes.
The way you’ve been helping your loved one out of bed suddenly isn’t working. They’re doing less for themselves. You’re worried about leaving them alone. Or something that used to be manageable is becoming harder for both of you.
Sometimes you need more than another set of instructions. You need someone to help you understand what’s happening in your situation and what to do with it.
Caregiving Should Work for Both of You
When we talk about helping someone remain safe and independent at home, the caregiver is part of that picture too. A solution may work well for your loved one but be difficult, exhausting, or unrealistic for you to manage every day. That's important.
You may need a different way to help with an activity, equipment that works better for both of you, changes to the home, or simply a chance to practice something with someone there to guide you. You’re allowed to ask, “How can we make this easier for both of us?”
Why Functional Home Transformations?
Teaching has always been part of who I am. When I was little, I had the chalkboard, the grade book, the pretend classroom, and, of course, a full roster of imaginary students. I was sure I was going to be a teacher. As I got older, I knew I wanted to work in healthcare. Occupational therapy ended up giving me a way to do both.
I’ve also been a caregiver myself. I know what it’s like when caring for someone you love becomes part of your everyday life, and I know that having information is not always the same as knowing what to do with it.
That’s one of the reasons I enjoy working with caregivers so much. I don’t want to simply tell you what to do or hand you a list of recommendations. I want to show you, explain why we’re doing it, let you practice, answer your questions, and help you figure out what will actually work when I’m not there. For me, caregiver education isn’t an extra part of occupational therapy. It’s one of my favorite parts of what I do.
He can get himself dressed, but It takes forever. Should I just do it for him?
If he can safely dress himself and just needs more time, give him the opportunity to do what he can. Taking over because it’s faster can sometimes mean he gets fewer opportunities to keep using the abilities he still has.
But let’s be realistic. If you have an appointment in 30 minutes and he’s still working on the first sock, you may need to help. That doesn’t mean you have to take over dressing every day. On days when there’s more time, let him do more. When time is tight, help where it’s needed.And if getting dressed suddenly starts taking much longer than it used to, pay attention to that change. There may be a reason it’s becoming more difficult.
I’m exhausted. How am I supposed to keep doing this?
I could ask you what part of caregiving is wearing you out, but I already know some of you are going to say, “Everything!”
Fair enough. 😂
When it feels like everything, we can start with your day. Walk me through it. Somewhere in there, we may find things that have become harder than they need to be, things your loved one could still participate in, or responsibilities that could be handled differently. I also want to know what you’ve gotten used to doing simply because you’ve been doing it for so long. Caregiving can change little by little, and before you realize it, you’re doing far more than you were six months ago.
We’ll start where your day is giving you the most trouble and work from there.
Why can’t he walk when I want him to, but he walks when he wants to?
I believe you! And before we decide that he’s just being difficult, let’s look at what’s different when he gets up on his own. There may be something he really wants to do. He may be more alert at a certain time of day. The environment, the way directions are being given, or even how rushed he feels can make a difference.
Instead of focusing only on the times he won’t walk, pay attention to the times when he does.
What was different? Those successful moments can give us useful information about what helps him get moving, and sometimes teach us more than the difficult moments do.
How do I get my loved one into a routine?
Start with the routines that already exist rather than trying to create an entirely new schedule overnight.
Think about the parts of the day that usually go well and the parts that tend to fall apart. There may already be certain times when your loved one is more alert, more willing to participate, or simply has more energy.
Build around those patterns. A routine also doesn’t have to mean that everything happens at exactly 8:03 every morning. What often helps is having a predictable order to the day so your loved one has some idea of what comes next. And make sure the routine works for you too. A beautiful schedule that requires you to run yourself ragged isn’t going to last.
Can you show me an easier way to help her get into his wheelchair?
Yes, and the first thing I’ll probably say is, “Show me how you’re doing it now.” I want to see the two of you do it the way you normally do it, not the way you think you’re supposed to do it because I’m watching. From there, we can work on it together. I may change something about the way you’re helping, the way he’s participating, or how everything is set up.
Then it’s your turn!
I want you to try it while I’m there. We can make adjustments, practice it again, and make sure it feels manageable for both of you. Watching me do a beautiful transfer doesn’t help much if you can’t repeat it after I leave.
Making the Home Work Better
Make Your Home Work for You
Your home should support the way you live, not make everyday life harder. FHT helps you identify practical changes, equipment, and home modifications that fit your needs, routines, and budget. The goal isn't to change everything; it's to find the right solutions for you and your home.
Life with Chronic Conditions, Illness, or Injury
We provide specialized care for individuals managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, stroke, and neurological disorders. Our therapy plans are designed to alleviate symptoms, improve function, and enhance your quality of life.
About Functional Home Transformations
Your Trusted Home Safety Expert
At Functional Home Transformations, our mission is to empower older adults and their families to confidently, safely, and independently engage in fulfilling activities within their own homes. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the human body's mechanics we feel confident in our ability to provide the highest education and support needed to maximize your confidence and lifestyle.
Dependability: You know you can count on us to work our hardest to help you reach YOUR goals.
Integrity: We strive to earn your trust and respect by advocating for your best interest and adhering to ethical standards.
Commitment: We continue to learn and develop professionally to show our dedication to providing quality, evidence-based care and interventions.
Empowerment: We strive to provide the education, resources, and support you need to maximize your confidence in what you can achieve.
Our 3 Pillars of Care
Personalized
Care
Individualized to YOUR specific needs
Accessibility and Convenience
Quality care provided in the comfort of your home
Holistic
Support
Our goal is to support you in all areas of your life
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING...
JANE DOE
I had been suffering from chronic back pain for years, and nothing seemed to provide lasting relief until I found [BUSINESS]. The personalized care and expertise of their therapists made all the difference.
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As an athlete, I was devastated when a sports injury left me sidelined. But [BUSINESS] was a game-changer for my recovery. Their therapists not only helped me heal faster but also provided me with strategies to prevent future injuries. I'm back in the game, stronger than ever, and owe it all to this incredible team.
MARY SUE
Living with constant headaches and neck pain was taking a toll on my quality of life. Fortunately, I found [BUSINESS]. Their holistic approach to therapy was exactly what I needed. Through their treatments and lifestyle guidance, I've experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved mobility, and a newfound sense of well-being.
FAQS
How do I know if I need occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy can benefit individuals recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or experiencing difficulties with daily activities. If you’re unsure whether occupational therapy is right for you, contact us for a consultation.
What can I expect during my first visit?
During your first visit, our therapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand your needs and goals. This includes discussing your medical history, current challenges, and lifestyle. Based on this assessment, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Yes. Occupational therapists require a doctor's order to provide services. We will reach out to your doctor's office to discuss your case and request the referral. If you have not seen your doctor in a while, they may request to see you before providing a referral to ensure there is a medical need for services.
What are the benefits of in-home therapy?
In-home therapy offers numerous benefits, including convenience, personalized care, and a comfortable environment. It eliminates the need for travel, reduces stress, and allows the therapist to address specific challenges in your home setting.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept various insurance plans and can assist you in understanding your coverage and benefits. Please contact us with your insurance information, and we’ll help determine your eligibility and any out-of-pocket costs.
How can I prepare for my in-home therapy sessions?
To prepare for your in-home therapy sessions, ensure you have a safe and clutter-free space where the therapist can work with you. Your therapist will provide any additional instructions based on your individual treatment plan.
How do you ensure the quality and safety of your services?
Our licensed and experienced therapists adhere to the highest standards of care. We regularly update our practices based on the latest research and guidelines in occupational therapy. Additionally, we follow strict hygiene and safety protocols to protect our clients and staff.
If you have any other questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us. We're here to help you every step of the way!
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