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Upcoming Webinars

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Join the Home Modifications for Better Patient Outcomes CEU Webinar Series 

Each free, 1-hour webinar offers demonstrations and best practices for healthcare professionals. Courses take place on the last Wednesday of each month (except November and December) and are scheduled to accommodate viewers in time zones throughout the year.

WHY ATTEND?

  • Earn Free CEUs: Stay current and meet your licensure requirements.
  • Expert Speakers: Learn from industry leaders in home modifications.
  • Improve Patient Outcomes: Equip yourself with actionable strategies for better care.

"I want express how much I appreciate these live webinars.  It helps so much with discharge planning.  I continue to be amazed how new techniques/equipment/etc., are invented to help individuals remain living in their own home, which we all desire. Thank You!" - Carol E. (Case Manager)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is ideal for:

  • Occupational Therapists (OTs)
  • Physical Therapists (PTs)
  • Case Managers
  • Social Workers
  • Nurses
  • Other healthcare professionals focused on patient outcomes

The 2025 Webinar Series Includes:

Course 1: Empowering Independence – Comprehensive Home Modifications for All Ages

Dates: April 30 | July 30 | October 29

Overview: 

Explore strategies for enhancing home safety and independence for individuals of all ages.

Features:

  • Live demonstrations from Denver's Lifeway Mobility showhome.
  • Success stories from guest panelists highlighting home accessibility solutions.
  • Practical tools for therapists to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss key benefits of home modifications for Aging-in-Place and upon hospital discharge.
  • Describe the purpose of Home Environmental Assessments.
  • Identify common environmental modifications used in the home.
  • Define the basic requirements and considerations for access ramps.
  • Compare the benefits and considerations of walk-in tubs versus showers.
  • Discuss best uses and space considerations for stairlifts.
  • Utilize the OT Toolkit to apply practical tools and strategies for enhancing patient outcomes.

Course 2: Reducing Readmissions – Practical Home Accessibility for Discharge Planning

Dates: May 28 | August 27 | November 19

Overview:

Learn how home modifications can streamline discharge planning and reduce hospital readmissions.

Features:

  • Practical demonstrations of quick and effective modifications.
  • Insights from guest panelists on collaboration between case managers and healthcare professionals.
  • Strategies to support patients transitioning from hospital to home.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common home modifications that support safer patient transitions and reduce readmissions.
  • Discuss the role of home environmental assessments in discharge planning.
  • Explain how targeted home modifications enhance patient recovery and independence.
  • Evaluate real-world case studies demonstrating successful home modifications for hospital discharge.
  • Utilize tools and strategies for effective discharge planning in various healthcare settings.

Course 3: Ethics and Safety in Home Accessibility Solutions

Dates: March 26 | June 25 | September 25 | December 17

Overview:

Delve into the ethical considerations and safety challenges of home accessibility solutions.

Features:

  • Real-world demonstrations of accessibility tools and solutions.
  • Discussions with ethics experts and clinicians on balancing feasibility and safety.
  • Case studies highlighting situations where solutions were declined for ethical or safety reasons.

Register for 2025 Webinars

Last Wednesday of each month - 12 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. CT | 10 a.m. MT | 9 a.m. PT

Upcoming Home Modifications for Better Patient Outcomes Webinars

  • Wednesday, March 26th - Ethics and Safety

  • Wednesday, April 30th - Empowering Independence

  • Wednesday, May 28th - Reducing Readmissions

 

For more information on industry best practices and to access past webinar recordings, please visit our Healthcare Professionals resource page

*CEU Eligibility

IMPORTANT: To request a Certificate of Completion for one Continuing Education credit, an attendee must attend the entire presentation and provide a current email address. Individual registration and attendance with your email address is required to be issued a Certificate.

VGM Education is an authorized CEU provider for this program and will provide a Certificate of Completion for this 1-hour course. VGM Education is an approved CEU provider for the following:

  • IACET: VGM Education is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
  • Nursing: CE Solutions, a Division of VGM Education, is an approved provider of continuing education or the Iowa Board of Nursing, #335.
  • PT: CE Solutions, a division of VGM Education, is an approved physical therapy continuing education provider by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284.
  • OT: CE Solutions, a division of VGM Education, is an approved occupational therapy continuing education provider by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164.
  • SW: CE Solutions, a division of VGM Education, is an approved social work continuing education provider by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315.
    • Note for SW in the State of MN: Lifeway is registered with the MN Board of Social Work as an approved CE provider (CEP #2298) and will issue MN Social Worker CEU certificates directly to those who qualify.

If your state does not accept these accreditations, we can provide a certificate of completion that you can submit to your licensing board for consideration for approval.


Meet the Presenters:

Amy Reid from Lifeway Mobility HeadshotAmy Reid
Lifeway Mobility
Director of National Accounts

Amy has been with Lifeway Mobility since 2011 and is a recognized authority in home accessibility solutions and universal design. As the director of business development for Lifeway Mobility, she has helped hundreds of clinicians find innovative solutions for their patients. Amy's extensive expertise includes serving on the boards of the Chanda Center for Health (2013-2023) and the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies (2024-present). She frequently delivers presentations to aging-in-place professionals, medical practitioners, and community groups, sharing her in-depth knowledge to improve patient outcomes.

 

Lyndsey Burmeister from Lifeway Mobility HeadshotLyndsey Burmeister
Lifeway Mobility
Business Development Manager - Northern CO/WY and Kansas City, MO/KS

As a business development manager with Lifeway Mobility, Lyndsey is highly knowledgeable in home accessibility solutions. Since 2018, she has been a leading educator on home safety and accessibility for senior centers, medical professionals, and support groups. Serving Northern Colorado/Wyoming and Kansas City, MO/KS, Lyndsey empowers individuals and caregivers with expert strategies to enhance safety and independence.

 

Karli Johnsons from Lifeway Mobility HeadshotKarli Johnson, CAPS
Lifeway Mobility
Business Development Manager - Phoenix, Southern CO, & Utah

Karli is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and business development manager with Lifeway Mobility. Since 2016, she has provided advanced guidance on aging in place, serving Colorado Springs, CO, and Phoenix, AZ. Karli has extensive experience working with healthcare professionals and families to design practical and personalized home modifications that enhance safety and independence. Her expertise spans many solutions, including barrier-free bathrooms, stairlifts, and entryway modifications, making her a trusted resource in home accessibility education.

 

Ashley McClaskey from Lifeway Mobility Dallas HeadshotAshley McClaskey
Lifeway Mobility
Business Development Manager - Dallas, TX

Ashley entered the complex rehab industry in 2013, and she now works as a business development manager for Lifeway Mobility's Dallas office. Ashley provides practical and effective solutions for creating accessible environments and she is a trusted expert in healthcare accessibility education. Her extensive experience enables her to support healthcare professionals and families in improving safety and independence at home.

 

Aaron Devendorf from Lifeway Mobility Denver HeadshotAaron Devendorf
Lifeway Mobility
Home Access Specialist - Denver, CO

Aaron is a home access specialist with deep expertise in accessibility solutions, including designing and installing home elevators, stairlifts, and wheelchair lifts. He specializes in home elevators and lift systems. Serving Lifeway Mobility's customers in the greater Denver metro area, he works closely with clinicians and families to create safer and more accessible living environments. Aaron’s knowledge and dedication make him a trusted resource for families and clinicians seeking to create safer and more accessible living environments.