Home Safety Solutions & Design

A safer home starts with the right support.

Home Safety Solutions And Design helps aging adults and their families create safer, more accessible homes that support independence, comfort, and peace of mind.

Specializing in solutions for safe, accessible homes, fall prevention, and universal and adaptable design for aging adults.

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Fara Grabski, Occupational Therapist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist
About Fara

Clinical expertise, brought home.

Fara has been a dedicated occupational therapist since 2008, specializing in adult inpatient rehabilitation following traumatic life events. She began her career in inpatient rehabilitation and the outpatient driving program at Northwest Hospital. She then brought her expertise to Boulder Community Hospital in 2014, and in 2019 she joined the inpatient rehabilitation team at UCHealth, where she continues to practice today.

Throughout her career, Fara has focused extensively on neurological re-education for individuals recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries, as well as diagnoses such as Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis. She also brings deep clinical experience working with amputees and individuals managing chronic conditions.

As an occupational therapist, Fara emphasizes mastering activities of daily living, known as ADLs, to restore functional independence and safety. Her clinical approach targets upper extremity function, cognition, balance, and vision.

Over the years, she has developed specialized expertise in comprehensive home safety evaluations, focusing on fall prevention and functional modifications for bathrooms, entryways, bedrooms, and kitchens.

Fara Grabski, MOTR/L, CAPS
Occupational Therapist · Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Mission

Why this work matters.

The inspiration for Home Safety Solutions And Design came from a clear gap in standard healthcare: the clinical limitations on conducting thorough, timely home evaluations despite the overwhelming need for them.

As the older adult population grows, more individuals want to age in place rather than transition to assisted or independent living facilities, which can distance them from their loved ones, neighbors, and daily routines.

Fara founded this business out of a deep passion for helping seniors live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes for years to come.

Why It Matters

Falls are common, but largely preventable.

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented. Simple home changes can help maintain safety, independence, and the ability to stay in your home as you age.

35M
falls each year among adults 65+
1 in 6
falls causes a serious injury
85+
a leading cause of injury-related deaths in this age group
Home
where most falls happen
2×
falling once doubles the chance of falling again
Process

Peace of mind, step by step.

Our services alleviate anxiety and provide true peace of mind for both clients and their families as they navigate the journey of aging in place. Every consultation is fully customized to achieve the client's unique goals.

1

Consultation

The process begins with a comprehensive home safety assessment and consultation.

2

Tailored Recommendations

Fara provides recommendations for home design, specialized products, and structural renovations to support long-term independence.

3

Contractor Collaboration

Fara collaborates directly with contractors to align the project's scope with the client's physical needs.

4

Proactive Planning

Using an occupational therapy lens, Fara evaluates current physical and cognitive function, anticipates future needs, and establishes a proactive plan for a safer home.

Home Safety Solutions

Customized support for safer living.

Home Safety Solutions And Design provides customized recommendations to help clients live more safely, independently, and comfortably at home.

Comprehensive Home Safety Assessments

Evaluation of the home environment to identify safety risks, fall hazards, and accessibility challenges.

Fall Prevention

Recommendations focused on reducing fall risk and improving safety throughout the home.

Functional Home Modifications

Guidance for practical modifications in bathrooms, entryways, bedrooms, and kitchens.

Aging-in-Place Planning

Planning for current and future needs so clients can remain safely at home for years to come.

Product Recommendations

Tailored recommendations for specialized products that support independence and daily function.

Contractor Collaboration

Coordination with contractors to help ensure renovations align with the client's physical needs and safety goals.

Home Safety Tips

Room by room, small changes add up.

Entryways & Hallways

Keep paths clear, install handrails, and remove clutter.

Bathrooms

Install grab bars, use non-slip mats, and consider walk-in showers.

Kitchens

Keep items within reach, improve lighting, and use non-slip flooring.

Bedrooms

Consider lighting solutions that improve visibility and reduce fall risk.

Living Areas

Arrange furniture to allow for clear pathways, secure rugs, and keep cords out of walkways.

Testimonials

"Fara helped us make our home safe and livable again."

We are so grateful for Fara's expert advice on the home modifications we could make to our three-story historic home to enable me to be discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair and live once again back at home.

We initially assumed we would need to construct a wheelchair ramp to enter our home, but were challenged given the steep grade of our street and yard. We ended up installing an electric lift to our back deck instead, which enabled us to leave our stone front porch, originally constructed in 1924, fully intact.

Fara was extremely helpful in helping us plan a wheelchair-friendly bathroom remodel and main-floor bedroom conversion from our former dining room. Once I moved back home, she was instrumental in teaching me to independently dress myself despite post-stroke challenges and partially paralyzed limbs. I'm very grateful for her specialized occupational therapy skills and exercises, which have brought my arm and hand back to full function.

— KM

My husband was recovering from his second spine surgery in two months. Following two weeks on an orthopedic specialty floor, he was transferred to Acute Rehabilitation, where we met the occupational therapist, Fara. She promptly addressed my husband's deficits, getting in and out of the shower, walking with a walker, and strength and balance exercises.

About a week before he was discharged to come home, Fara shared her expertise in our home setting through her business, Home Safety Solutions And Design. She walked through our home sharing ideas to keep Brad safe and independent, moving rugs and adding grab bars. She never compromised the design of our home by asking us to buy new furnishings or build new additions. Her ideas were about adapting what was already there.

Fara provided a seamless transition from rehabilitation to home. We are so grateful for her help.

— B&M
Get Started

Ready to make home safer?

Whether you are planning ahead, supporting an aging parent, or preparing for a return home after hospitalization or rehabilitation, Home Safety Solutions And Design can help create a safer, more accessible living space.

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206-962-0217 fg@homesafetysolutionsanddesign.com