Through a partnership with Adventist Healthcare, RTMC was introduced to Ms. Waller, a resident of Gaithersburg and a retired postal service employee of 25 years. During her years of service with the post office, Ms. Waller began to experience hip and knee issues which ultimately led to her retirement and slow health decline. After multiple surgeries and visits to the hospital, the doctors at Adventist realized that Ms. Waller would need help navigating her home, and reached out to RTMC for assistance.

Unfortunately, the front entrance to Ms. Waller's condo had two flights of steps, making it extremely difficult and dangerous for her to navigate with a walker or cane. She suffered multiple falls and injuries as a result of her mobility restrictions, causing her to repeatedly return to the doctors for additional care.  When RTMC did an evaluation of Ms. Waller's home, and discovered that she would benefit from accessibility modifications, they discovered that a ramp to Ms. Waller's back door would make her home a safer and healthier space for her to reside. (Continue reading)