Age doesn’t define your driving safety—skills do
Americans now live an average of 7–10 years beyond their ability to drive safely (AAA, 2021).
That’s why driving retirement is becoming an essential part of aging well—just like planning for finances or healthcare.
With occupational therapy support, you can prepare for the road ahead through education, screenings, and strategies to stay safe while driving—and learn alternative transportation options for when it’s time to stop.
A driver rehabilitation specialist is an occupational therapist with advanced training in assessing and supporting safe driving. We offer driving risk assessments and comprehensive behind-the-wheel evaluations to help you stay confident, independent, and safe on the road.
Falls could change everything for you, but they don't have to
In Kansas City, 1 in 4 adults over 65 experiences a fall each year.
Falls can lead to serious injuries, hospitalizations, and loss of independence—often creating stress and new caregiving needs for families. But they are largely preventable.
Limitless Living Solutions helps older adults stay safe, confident, and independent at home through personalized occupational therapy focused on fall prevention, home safety, and aging in place with strength and peace of mind.
Our Services
Our Process
Home Safety & Driving Evaluation Services
for Safer, Independent Living
Phone Consultation
In-Home
Assessment
Follow up
First, we'll have a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation to meet each other, and answer any questions you have.
At this time, we will also collect your physician and insurance information and discuss the typical process and expectations for the services you are interested in.
We come to you and create a plan that fits your needs.
We assess you, your home, and the daily tasks that matter most. If you need a driving evaluation, we do the clinical testing in your home and the behind-the-wheel testing in the areas where you usually drive. Every service includes a clear report with recommendations and resources tailored to you.
Follow-up visits to work toward your goals, educate, establish adaptive strategies and home exercise programs, train on home modifications and equipment, practice adaptive driving equipment, or provide caregiver training will be scheduled as needed.
3 Steps to Your Personalized Plan
1
Comprehensive Evaluation
We’ll obtain your doctor’s referral and then review whether your services are covered by insurance or require private pay, so you’ll know any out-of-pocket costs upfront. Next, we come to your home for a thorough interview and use evidence-based assessments to identify your needs and prioritize services—whether that’s driving safety, home safety and fall prevention, or daily home management, such as medications—to support successful aging in place.
2
Personalized Plan
Together, we’ll create a personalized plan centered on what matters to you—building the skills, confidence, and safety needed to stay independent. Your plan may include practical strategies, affordable equipment, or home modifications to make daily life easier and reduce fall risk. We also offer driving rehabilitation to support safe mobility or guidance for planning driving retirement when the time is right.
3
Collaboration
First, we include caregivers every step of the way, offering guidance that empowers your loved one while supporting independence.
Our team connects you with trusted community partners in areas such as contractors and home maintenance services, in-home services, elder law and estate planning, mental health, and social engagement. Together, we create a coordinated plan that keeps your loved one safe, confident, and supported at home.
Meet the Owner
Kristen's passion is helping people stay safe and independent in their homes and on the road. Over the years, she has seen the strain on families when illness, surgery, or disease makes returning home difficult—or when driving skills change, creating new challenges for independence. She has helped countless caregivers navigate their loved ones’ advancing needs with compassion and expertise.
These experiences inspired Kristen to develop an innovative, holistic approach to rehabilitation, focusing on what matters most to her clients: maintaining independence at home and planning for safe driving. By assessing driving skills, preparing for driving retirement when needed, improving home safety, and building practical skills, Kristen helps clients continue to engage in the activities they love. Her goal is to make the dream of aging safely and confidently in place a reality—at home and on the road.
KRISTEN LIENHOP, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist,
Driving Rehabilitation Specialist
Licensed in MO & KS
Kristen is an Occupational Therapist and Driving Rehabilitation Specialist with 27 years of experience in senior living, rehabilitation, and home safety. She has worked across hospital, home health, skilled nursing, and community settings, developing a holistic, client-centered approach that blends home modifications, skill-building, and personalized strategies to promote safety and independence.
We Help KC Seniors Live Safely at Home and on the Road
Areas of Expertise
1 / Age-Related Debility
fall risk, driving skills decline, decreased strength, impaired balance, coordination issues, tremors, low vision, incontinence, sleep issues, cognitive decline, depression and anxiety, loss of motivation, and/or meaningful activity
2 / Neurological Disease
post-stroke, alzheimer's disease and dementia, declining functional cognition, parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, developmental disability, mild cognitive impairment, ALS, post-polio syndrome
3 / Chronic Conditions
heart disease, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, depression, cancer and cancer treatment, peripheral vascular disease, chronic pain, arthritis, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension
4 / orthopedic issues
total joint replacements, hip and femur fractures, pelvic fractures, degenerative joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, compression fractures and spine injuries, tib/fib fractures, ankle fractures, upper body fractures and injuries
Testimonials of Clients and Peers
Shannan SLP
Kristen is a compassionate Occupational Therapist who always puts her clients first! She takes the time to learn about each client and their individual needs in order to meet their specific goals!
I highly recommend working with Kristen!
Natalie OTR/L
“Kristen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in fall prevention, home safety and home modifications as a result of her extensive experience as an occupational therapist in home health, hospital and inpatient care settings. She is highly sensitive to patient and family desires to remain safely in the home while also being respectful of the home environment when making recommendations. Kristen comes highly recommended as an excellent resource for allowing loved ones to
age in place.”
Regina RPT
“Kristen is one of the most knowledgeable but also compassionate therapists I have worked with. She continually focuses on the whole person within her plans of care and will always go to bat for her patients to reach their goals”