FAQ
Clear answers before your family starts.
What is the Lantern Home Plan?
The Lantern Home Plan is a practical plan for making home work better day to day. It covers bathroom setup, nighttime paths, stairs, caregiver help, equipment and home changes, contractor questions, family tasks, and what to do first. Reviewed plans add review by a licensed occupational therapist when remote review is appropriate.
Is this only for Wisconsin?
The Lantern Home Plan, Occupational Therapist-Reviewed Home Plan, and Priority Review are Wisconsin-first at launch because the founding occupational therapist is licensed in Wisconsin. Outside-Wisconsin families can be routed to waitlist or educational options when enabled.
Is there a discovery call?
No. Families choose a plan, answer guided home questions, and share photos in their secure account. The sample plan shows the type of guidance they receive.
Do you accept insurance?
No. Lantern Years is self-pay with no insurance paperwork at launch. If a situation sounds like medically necessary therapy, we may recommend a different next step before a reviewed plan is purchased.
Is this an emergency service?
No. If someone is in immediate danger, has fallen and may be injured, or needs urgent medical care, call emergency services or a medical professional.
Is this the same as an in-home occupational therapist evaluation?
No. Remote plans are based on the information and photos provided. If the licensed occupational therapist determines remote review is not sufficient, we recommend an in-person evaluation or another appropriate next step.
What photos do I need?
Bathroom wide shot, shower/tub, toilet area, stairs from top and bottom, entry from inside and outside, bedroom path to bathroom, hallway/night path, kitchen or laundry if relevant, and any area the family is worried about.
What if my parent is not comfortable with technology?
An adult child, authorized family member, or caregiver can answer the home questions and upload photos with permission.
What if the home needs an in-person assessment?
We will say so. Remote review should not be used when the standard of care cannot be met through the information and photos provided.
Can siblings access the plan?
Yes. Families can invite trusted relatives or helpers, assign next steps, and keep the work from getting lost in texts or phone calls.
Do you install modifications?
No. Lantern Years helps families know what to ask for and what to prioritize. Families hire local installers or contractors separately.
Can I use this before a fall happens?
Yes. The plan is useful before there is a fall, discharge, or rushed decision because it helps the family fix easier problems early.