FUNCTIONALITY FOR LIFE, LLC
WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA

As an Occupational Therapist, I have worked with clients with many different medical conditions. My clinical training helps me to assess how an individual performs their daily activities. While every situation is unique, I can appreciate what is important to each client to help find ways to ensure that their home meets their needs. I am passionate about improving the safety and quality of life for my clients. Over the years, I have seen falls limit one’s return home potential. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional death over the age 65. So why don’t we try to prevent this? Unfortunately, due to reimbursement changes in health insurance home visits are not scheduled before discharge from the hospital, and home health is not always trained to address this issue. My additional accessibility training along with my Occupational Therapy background helps me to provide a unique perspective and give you solutions that help you to support your needs for years to come. I began Functionality For Life, LLC to help clients looking to age in place, remain independent regardless of abilities and remain a thriving member of their community. Functionality for Life, LLC provides services to help people stay in their home and community through home modifications and practical solutions. Find out the answers to some common questions we are asked. “Aging in Place” is a term used to describe a growing trend for seniors wanting to age in the comfort of their home. Unfortunately, a sudden change in health can come on at any time. Aging in place creates a quality of life through removing barriers in the home to promote an active life where one doesn’t have to stop doing the activities they enjoy. This is important because seniors are living longer and more productive lives. According to AARP, 90% of people age 65+ would like to remain in their current home and community as they age. Only one in five seniors have made significant home modifications to help them age in place. Choosing to be proactive by making changes in our environment to help us as we age will make the difference in determining whether we can age in place. While there is no one size fits all approach to making our home meet our needs, the solution is finding a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) who can determine what is required to make the home accessible and barrier free. Jennifer Trevino is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist who works with the homeowner, the caregiver, and the building professional to develop a customized plan to help the client stay engaged, active and in control of their life through practical solutions in their home regardless of their abilities.