Ottawa Home Accessibility & Aging in Place Resources
Resources
Expert Renovation & Safety Planning Insights
Welcome to Adaptive Living’s Resource Center, where we share expert guidance on home modifications, accessibility solutions, and aging in place renovations in Ottawa. Through our monthly “Living Larger” newsletter and comprehensive articles, we explore adaptive home design, senior safety solutions, and innovative mobility modifications. Whether you’re seeking accessible bathroom renovations, emergency home modifications, or universal design insights, you’ll find practical resources to help create safe, independent living spaces that enhance quality of life. Our content is crafted by certified adaptive specialists and local experts to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and healthcare providers throughout the National Capital Region.
Blogs
Tech That Listens to the Mind
Tech That Listens to the Mind Wired explores a remarkable partnership between Synchron and Amazon that allows people with severe paralysis to control Alexa using only their thoughts. It’s a
Expert Corner: The Lighter Side of Accessibility
Expert Corner: Sometimes, the most insightful experts are those living it, every day. This clever, quick-hit ad reminds us that lived experience is often the most powerful design brief. It’s
Designing for Dignity: Why Building Codes Aren’t Enough
Designing for Dignity: Why Building Codes Aren’t Enough Following a life-changing car accident in 1983 that left him using a wheelchair, Daryl Rock has spent over four decades shaping Canada’s
A Shift in Perspective: Seeing the Wheelchair as Liberation
Defying the Myth: The Invisible Burden of Caregiving This deeply personal essay from The Guardian explores one woman’s journey from grief to empowerment as she reclaims her identity through the
Planning Accessible Renovations: Where Healthcare Meets Home Design
Planning Accessible Renovations: Where Healthcare Meets Home Design Whether you’re preparing for aging in place, adapting to a progressive condition, or recovering from an unexpected health event, clinically informed home
AI Glasses and Fall Detection Wearables: Making Ottawa Homes Safer
AI Glasses and Fall Detection Wearables: Making Ottawa Homes Safer As Ottawa’s winter conditions create unique mobility challenges for our aging community, innovative technologies are offering new hope. Imagine wearable
Defying the Myth: The Invisible Burden of Caregiving
Defying the Myth: The Invisible Burden of Caregiving Caring for a child with severe disabilities isn’t just about love—it’s a daily fight for resources, support, and dignity. In Ottawa, families
The Hidden Dangers of Neglecting Aging Patients: Ottawa’s Care Crisis
The Hidden Dangers of Neglecting Aging Patients: Ottawa’s Care Crisis With local hospitals at record occupancy and growing long-term care waitlists, Ottawa’s aging patients face increasing risks from rushed care
Beyond Accessibility: Designing Homes That Feel Like Home
Beyond Accessibility: Designing Homes That Feel Like Home For years, home modifications for mobility needs have prioritised function over feeling—necessary but uninspired. Stainless steel grab bars and clinical-looking fixtures were
Aging in Place with Style: A Physician Couple's Vision for Future-Ready Living
Accessible Design with Style: Experts Weigh In on Future-Ready Homes At Adaptive Living, we often hear a common question from Ottawa homeowners: How can we make our homes more accessible
Partners and Associations
