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Adult man standing on a walkway facing a two-story brick home.

Adult man standing on a walkway facing a two-story brick home.

How to Help an Aging Parent Stay Safe at Home in Omaha: A Family Guide

Brian Pfeifer

2 min read

Adult daughter having a supportive conversation with her older father

Adult daughter having a supportive conversation with her older father

How to Talk to an Aging Parent About Home Safety

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Gray-blue cottage with established landscaping and a level front walkway

Gray-blue cottage with established landscaping and a level front walkway

Rightsizing for Seniors: It’s More Than Downsizing

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Home safety specialist checks an exterior handrail post with a level beside front entry steps.

Home safety specialist checks an exterior handrail post with a level beside front entry steps.

Handrail Installation for Seniors in Omaha: Safer Steps, Entries & Walkways

Brian Pfeifer

2 min read

Older couple entering a home by a level, step-free walkway

Older couple entering a home by a level, step-free walkway

Aging in Place Planning: What to Do Before You Need It

Brian Pfeifer

4 min read

Wheelchair ramp installation in a clean garage with handrails on both sides

Wheelchair ramp installation in a clean garage with handrails on both sides

Wheelchair Ramp Installation in Omaha: What Seniors & Families Should Know

Brian Pfeifer

2 min read

Hands adjusting a round ceiling light fixture.

Hands adjusting a round ceiling light fixture.

Aging-in-Place Home Modifications: What Should You Do First?

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Occupational therapist and home safety specialist assess two unrailed concrete steps at a home's back patio.

Occupational therapist and home safety specialist assess two unrailed concrete steps at a home's back patio.

How Occupational Therapists and Home Safety Specialists Can Work Together in Omaha

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Home safety specialist wearing a gray cap inspecting front steps and an exterior handrail

Home safety specialist wearing a gray cap inspecting front steps and an exterior handrail

Home Accessibility Assessment for Seniors in Omaha: What Families Should Know

Brian Pfeifer

4 min read

Adult daughter walking through the home with her older mother

Adult daughter walking through the home with her older mother

The 10-Minute Walk-Through: What to Notice When Visiting an Aging Parent

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Home safety specialist installs a white ceiling fan in a senior's bedroom while standing on a three-step stool.

Home safety specialist installs a white ceiling fan in a senior's bedroom while standing on a three-step stool.

Senior Handyman Services in Omaha: Home Repairs & Maintenance for Aging in Place

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Narrow garage-entry mudroom with a dog crate, bags of pantry groceries, boots, and a chew toy along the walking path

Narrow garage-entry mudroom with a dog crate, bags of pantry groceries, boots, and a chew toy along the walking path

How to Make an Elderly Parent’s Home Safer in Omaha: 10 Practical Improvements

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Home safety specialist measures a bathroom doorway while an older man in a wheelchair and his daughter watch.

Home safety specialist measures a bathroom doorway while an older man in a wheelchair and his daughter watch.

Doorway & Accessibility Modifications for Seniors in Omaha: What Families Should Know

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Hand holding an angled bathroom grab bar beside a toilet paper holder.

Hand holding an angled bathroom grab bar beside a toilet paper holder.

Bathroom Safety Modifications for Seniors in Omaha: What Families Should Know

Brian Pfeifer

2 min read

Older adult writing notes for a home safety checklist

Older adult writing notes for a home safety checklist

Omaha Senior Home Safety Checklist: 20 Things to Check

Brian Pfeifer

2 min read

Two interior steps lead down from a kitchen to a living room in a modern home

Two interior steps lead down from a kitchen to a living room in a modern home

Small Accessibility Barriers at Home Can Become Daily Obstacles

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Older woman points to baking ingredients on a high kitchen shelf while a home care provider prepares to use a step stool

Older woman points to baking ingredients on a high kitchen shelf while a home care provider prepares to use a step stool

When a Home Problem Becomes Part of a Care Plan

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Care planning advisor speaking with an older couple beside a hospital bed

Care planning advisor speaking with an older couple beside a hospital bed

How Care Managers and Discharge Planners Can Coordinate Home Safety Needs in Omaha

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Older woman using a tablet outdoors.

Older woman using a tablet outdoors.

Aging in Place in Omaha: A Complete Guide for Seniors and Families

Brian Pfeifer

3 min read

Older woman in a lavender top seated on a stair lift beside carpeted stairs

Older woman in a lavender top seated on a stair lift beside carpeted stairs

Stair Lift Installation in Omaha: What Seniors & Families Should Know

Brian Pfeifer

2 min read

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