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Autumn has finally arrived and once again we are greeted with the one constant we can all depend on, “change”. When I hear the word “Autumn”, change is one of the first things that comes to mind. The weather changes from blistering hot to comfortably cool. The still air becomes a bit blustery. The green leaves turn to their warm pallets of brilliant orange, deep reds and soothing brown. We begin to sample our sweaters and bundle our babies. What a wonderful time of year! I know several people who complete an annual pilgrimage to Tennessee to watch the “turning of the leaves”. Seasons are enjoyable for many reasons: 1) They are dependable and usually happen around the same time each year 2) They are consistent. You can anticipate a similar experience year after year 3) Nostalgia. Pleasant memories of happy times frequently accompany a season

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5) Stimulating. Welcomed or not, seasons require you to respond to your surroundings. 4) Seasons are temporary. You are either glad or sad to see them come or go.

However, change isn’t always so pleasant. An injured workers disability is a change that can often be permanent and extremely difficult to deal with. Although we can’t always heal the injury, we do have an opportunity to improve outcomes through the use of appropriate home modifications. Although the physical condition might be permanent, the functional disability, with appropriate modifications might be temporary.