Senior Home Safety Specialist®, Your Elder Experts

BS, Valparaiso University, MSOT, Washington University

Anne has enjoyed working with older adults throughout her more than 25-year career as an Occupational Therapist (OT). After working with people of all ages and a wide range of conditions in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, she found herself drawn to home health care, where she could help people function as independently as possible in their own environments. Now working in a community setting, Anne appreciates being able to see the bigger picture of a person’s day-to-day life and what matters most to them.

Anne brings the practical, functional perspective of occupational therapy to her work, including Your Elder Experts’ home safety assessments, where she helps identify practical ways for older adults to remain safe and independent at home. She enjoys looking at a situation from a different angle and identifying ideas that are useful and actionable. She especially loves hearing a client or family say, “That’s a good idea!” because it means she has helped find a way to support someone’s safety, independence, and quality of life. She enjoys the relationships that develop as she works with clients and families to find solutions that fit their lives.

Anne is certified as a Senior Home Safety Specialist® by Age Safe America and has specialized training in Parkinson’s, including Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s. She is also the director of the Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson’s Family Support Program at JF&CS, which provides arts-based therapeutic groups and family-centered support for the Parkinson’s community.

Outside of work, Anne is a mom of two and an avid bread baker.

What I Wish Families Knew
“'Aging in place' is about more than grab bars. It’s about looking at the big picture, adapting as needs change, and staying physically and socially engaged.
Making your home safer is one way to be proactive, rather than reactive, if your health needs change."

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Anne Muskopf, OTR/L, MS