In-Home Occupational Therapy
I come to your parent's home, check how they move through daily routines and spot the risks. Then we work one-on-one to build strength, balance and confidence. Insurance and private pay accepted.
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In-Home Safety for Aging Parents
Mom says, "I'm fine, dear." You're not so sure.
I come to your parent's home, watch how they really get through the day, and find what is making life hard or unsafe. Your family gets a clear plan to keep them safe at home longer.
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Live out of state? Start with the free Living at Home App.
Robyn Mellang, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist | Founder of Mindful Living
Meet Robyn
Your eyes and ears inside your parent's home
During Covid, my parents told me, "Never put us in a nursing home." I realized most older adults feel the same way. So I built Mindful Living to help families keep their parents safe in the home they love.
I'm an occupational therapist with 13 years of experience. I bring therapy to the home, where everyday life actually happens.
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I see what a phone call misses
The loose rug, the dim hallway, the tub that's too high to step over. I spot the risks your parent may not mention.
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I watch real routines
Getting out of bed. Using the bathroom. Cooking dinner. I watch your parent do the tasks that matter, in their own home.
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You get a clear plan
Every visit ends with a written list of changes, ranked from free fixes to larger updates. You know exactly what to do first.
How I Can Help
Pick the path that fits your family
Whether you live down the road or three states away, there's a way to get your parent the support they need.
Free Living at Home App
Do it yourself, from anywhere. Use the Living at Home App and the DIY Aging at Home list to spot hazards and make simple changes room by room.
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Confident Living at Home
I assess the home, build your safety plan and come for a weekend visit to put the changes in place. Support continues until it's done.
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Why Families Trust Mindful Living
Experience your family can count on
13Years as an occupational therapist
25,000+Clients served
6Years bringing care into the home
3States licensed: SD, IA and NE, with MN coming soon
After a knee injury, I couldn't get down my own stairs to make it to my doctor's appointment, and no one was available to help. A friend called Robyn. She came right over, showed me how to get down the stairs safely, and I made my appointment on time. Robyn recommended safer shoes, helped a handyman place grab bars in my bathroom, brought a shower bench and a raised toilet seat, and taught me to do household tasks safely and without pain. Most of all, she cared that I did well. She pours her heart and soul into her work, and I will recommend her to anyone who wants to get better.
Robyn showed me ways to do things I didn't know about, and it made me feel good about myself. I feel more confident now. She takes the time to help me understand, and she helps with safety in the home. Robyn truly cares about the person. Her patience is what helps me most.
Speaker, Stroke Association
CarFit Events Host
Workshops at Libraries, Senior Centers and Churches
Insurance and Private Pay Accepted
Follow Along
See real home safety tests on Instagram.
Quick tests and tips for families caring for an aging parent.
Here's what happens when you reach out
No guessing. No long commitment. Just a clear next step.
Call or request a visit
Tell me what you're noticing. We'll find the right starting point.
I come to the home
I meet your parent and watch how they move through their day.
We find what's in the way
I identify the risks and the tasks that have become hard.
You get a plan
A written plan to keep your parent safer and more independent at home.
Ready for peace of mind? Call Robyn today.
712-485-4289Serving families within 30 miles of Brookings, SD. Out of state? Start with the free Living at Home App.