Design Solutions for Safety, Function, and Aging-in-Place
Setting herself apart from contractors or other design specialists, Kathy Kirchner, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, provides individualized design recommendations and home modification consultation tailored to your specific needs, goals and aesthetics. Her extensive knowledge of disease processes, healthy aging and current design and product solutions can help you modify your home for today and anticipate your needs for the future. Each encounter with a client offers the chance to problem-solve and to provide recommendations specific to their needs.
A home that is safe and functional is a necessity whether you are considering the benefits of aging-in-place, relocating a loved one after a hospital stay or just realizing your home may not be working for your changing needs. Accessible Home Solutions can help you meet your goals of being safe, independent and mobile at home.
Serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Our professional credentials require that we represent the client only and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Our Service Includes:
Assessment
Consultation
Presenting options / design solutions
Specification of materials and fixtures
Coordination with builders
Follow-up
Our Work
Creating a Home for Life
An active middle-age couple wants to age-in-place and make their home accessible for themselves and for guests. They asked for solutions that will make the best use of their property, budget and long-term health considerations.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Homeowner with a significant disability after a stroke questions the cost-benefit of a full renovation vs. moving into a home that would suit his long-term, changing needs.
Are My Parents Safe At Home?
Concerned adult children who live out-of-town wonder if their mother with dementia and caregiving father are at risk for falls and are safe at home.
Every home has a unique purpose, potential and limitations. We offer consultation services to homeowners to provide the best fitting solution for every home and situation.
