Aging in Place with Parkinson's with Carol Chiang

In this interview with occupational therapist Carol Chiang, she discusses the importance of adding an occupational therapist (OT) to your Parkinson’s care team, common home adaptations that can be made to help you live well with Parkinson’s, and more.


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0:00 - Introduction
4:37 - What is Occupational Therapy?
5:56 - Why Can People with Parkinson’s Benefit from OT?
13:57 - Carol’s Business, “Evolving Homes” - How Does it Work?
20:40 - Practical Tips for Lighting
24:44 - The Importance of Contrast in Your House
29:28 - Common Bathroom Setup Problems
35:00 - Suggested Technology to Help People with Parkinson’s
38:24 - Considering Handles and Switches
41:18 - Furniture Recommendations
42:38 - Surface Considerations
44:26 - Recommendations Around Rug
46:02 - Final Recommendations

[KathyLaCorte]

This was so incredibly informative and helpful. I learned a lot.