This program is designed for professionals who work directly or indirectly in the field of supportive home environments. Students include remodelers/contractors, planners, personnel of organizations representing the elderly and people with disabilities, occupational and physical therapists, policymakers, and others interested in starting their own home modification business.
About Us
About Us
Stay Home Safely was born when two long-term friends and dedicated physical therapists came together with one idea in mind: to help people stay safe and independent in their own home through home modifications and exercise.
We embarked on this adventure at Stay Home Safely, LLC with our clients' needs leading the way. When asking these individuals where they wish to live, the overwhelming response is simply "in my own home." We wanted to make this wish a reality.
Our mission is to provide individuals with the opportunity to safely and independently remain in their home for as long as possible through home modifications. Our background and training as licensed physical therapists gives us a unique perspective on how this can best be achieved.
Home modifications can range from small changes such as re-arranging rug and furniture layouts and installing grab bars, to even larger modifications such as relocating a master bedroom and bath to the main floor. Stay Home Safely will provide you with a thorough home assessment to determine your specific needs. We will then work with you to make sure the job is completed in a timely and aesthetically pleasing fashion.
Exercise and strength training are another key component to helping people stay safe and independent in their homes. We provide in home physical and occupational therapy as well as the Otago balance program which is endorsed by the CDC. Studies demonstrate that the Otago Exercise Program is shown to reduce falls and fall related injuries by 35-40%.
MEET OUR TEAM
Experienced, Trained, Certified.
Carrie Hilburn - Founder, PT, MBA, CAPS
Carrie Hilburn received her degree in physical therapy from Indiana University and later her MBA from the Kelley School of Business. She has worked in the field of rehabilitation doing both direct patient care and managing physical therapy clinics for over twenty years. Since starting Stay Home Safely in 2016, she has thoroughly enjoyed helping individuals to safely remain in their homes through home modifications and exercise. Originally from the midwest, she has been living in Annapolis for the last fifteen years with her husband and three children. She enjoys hiking, running and playing tennis.
Carolyn "Carrie" Brunetto Hughes - Founder , DPT, CLT, CAPS
Carolyn "Carrie" Brunetto Hughes graduated from University of Maryland, School of Medicine with her doctorate in Physical Therapy. She began her career in orthopedics and enjoyed working closely with oncology patients as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. After working several years in homecare and witnessing firsthand the need for home modifications, she along with Carrie Hilburn, co-founded Stay Home Safely. She enjoys working with individuals to find solutions that allow them to function as independently and safely at home for as long as they wish. Carrie was born and raised in Annapolis, MD. She enjoys spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband and four daughters.
Julie Mast, OTR/L, CAPS
After graduating from Elizabethtown College with her master’s degree in occupational therapy, Julie spent time working in rehabilitation facilities and her favorite setting, home health. When she and her husband began renovating and selling homes outside of work hours, Julie learned a 3D design program, so the renovation team could envision the changes before they happened. As Julie’s love of home design grew, she began to imagine how she could combine it with her love of OT. In her searching, she found Stay Home Safely, and knew it was the perfect step in her journey to help others. Julie lives in Arnold, MD and is a mom of 4. When not dreaming up a renovation project, Julie loves to bake and spend time kayaking the waters of the Chesapeake!
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California, a leader in the field of gerontology, has pioneered educational programs including the world's first Ph.D. in Gerontology,[1] the first joint master's degree in Gerontology and Business Administration, and the first undergraduate Health Science Track in Gerontology. The Leonard Davis School was also a leader in online education, offering the first internet-based educational program to be approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
This program is designed for professionals who work directly or indirectly in the field of supportive home environments. Students include remodelers/contractors, planners, personnel of organizations representing the elderly and people with disabilities, occupational and physical therapists, policymakers, and others interested in starting their own home modification business.
The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) is a series of strength and balance exercises along with a walking program delivered by a physical therapist, in the home, outpatient or community setting that reduces falls between 35-40% for frail older adults.
CONTACT US
Want more information on Stay Home Safely's home assessments or home modifications?
Send us a message using our contact form, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
You can also reach us directly by calling
(443) 679.6200.
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