Solutions for Aging In Place | home safety assessment

and Customized Solutions to ensure you or your loved ones can continue to live safely and comfortably at home for years to come

Welcome to Solutions for Aging in Place, your trusted partner for aging-in-place solutions. We specialize in helping seniors and their families create safe, comfortable, and accessible living environments that support independence and well-being. Our expert consultations and customized solutions ensure that you or your loved ones can continue to live safely and comfortably at home for years to come.

Why Consider an Aging-in-Place Consultation? Aging in place allows individuals to maintain their independence, avoid the high costs of assisted living, and stay in a familiar and comfortable environment. A consultation helps identify potential risks in the home, recommend modifications to enhance safety and accessibility, and develop a long-term plan to ensure a home remains functional. Whether you're planning ahead or facing immediate mobility challenges, our expert guidance can help you make informed decisions for a secure and comfortable future.

90%

of aging adults prefer to age in place- AARP

82%

of aging adults state that modifications need to be made to ensure safety and accessibility in the home- AARP

11

Number of seconds between a senior admitted to emergency room due to a fall. -CDC

25%

Number of hospital admissions attributed to falls

40%

Number of nursing home admissions attributed to falls

About us

Kelly Berry PT, MPH, CEAS, SHSS has been a physical therapist for >30 years, working primarily with adults with orthopedic injuries. She has advanced training in treatment of spine and has certifications as an ergonomic assessment specialist and Senior Home Safety Specialist.

Debbie Hicks, PT, MPT, SHSS has been a physical therapist for > 25 years, working primarily with adults with orthopedic injuries. She has advanced training in ergonomic analysis and is a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist.

As physical therapists we have treated hundreds of patients with injuries or impairments as a result of falls or near falls. We have witnessed challenges of regaining mobility, function, and independence after or injury. We know the normal age related decline in mobility and function and believe we can assist you in reducing your fall risk and adapting your home, to promote safe, independent living.

As Senior Home Safety Specialists (SHSS), we can provide: