Podcasts about certified aging

Occupational Therapist Karen Koch educates us on home modifications and the role the OT plays in adapting the environment for the individual. Karen touches on a number of important issues, such as how arthritis, dementia, or simply getting older affects our function and ability to live in our homes independently. Please listen to learn how you can absolutely create a home for life by implementing aging-in-place and universal design in your home. Karen Koch, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM,  is the founder of  the Home Modification Occupational Therapy Alliance, HMOTA and CEO of Functional Homes, Inc. Support the show

On this episode of Metro Talks, we feature Dr. Igor Elman, DO, of MDVIP, and Tara Murphy OTR/L, CAPS, of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy. Dr. Igor Elman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and completed his undergraduate studies at Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Sciences in 2007. He then worked in the pharmaceutical consulting industry as a research associate until 2008. Dr. Elman graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine with a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) degree in 2012. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in 2015 with dual board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He practiced as a hospitalist (internist in the hospital) at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, New York from 2015 until 2019 where he remains affiliated and currently still works per diem. In November 2019, he took over a personalized medicine (concierge medicine) practice in Pomona, Rockland County, New York.https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/IgorElmanDO https://www.facebook.com/igorelmando/  Metro has recently expanded our homecare team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists throughout Rockland and Westchester county.  We primarily specialize in geriatric care, and many of our therapists hold certifications in advanced training like the LSVT BIG certification for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions. Also, we’re actively building our team to include therapists that specialize in working with the pediatric population. At Metro, we are on a mission to break up the perception of home care to be only for individuals who are home-bound.  Much like personalized care, home care is about as personalized as you can get - seeing someone directly in their own home environment and being able to see what they do from day to day. If we can collaborate with clinicians to identify when an individual is just starting to show any signs of decline such as increased weakness, worsening balance, etc., then we can work within a preventative care model to maintain well-being and active participation in daily activities. In this episode, we feature one of our very own Occupational Therapists, Tara Murphy, OTR/L, CAPS. Tara attended Scranton University in Pennsylvania for her B.S and M.S in Occupational Therapy. She has eight years of experience in a variety of settings including subacute care, outpatient, and home care. She specializes in geriatric care and completed advanced training including Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and LSVT BIG certification (specialized program for individuals with neurological conditions). Show Citations: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html https://www.mdvip.com/physicians/primary-care-model-outcomes 

Dr. Eric Holt is an Assistant Professor in the Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management at the University of Denver (DU). He teaches Construction Building Systems, Introduction to Architecture & Design Management, and Construction Estimating. He has 29 years of experience in the construction industry. His career includes construction material sales and marketing, plan reviewer and building inspector, custom home project manager, and architectural designer for new homes and remodel projects. Eric earned his PhD from Purdue University in Construction Management. He is a certified instructor for the National Association of Home Builders and teaches the Certified Green Professional (CGP), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) courses. He serves on the NAHB Student Chapter Advisory Board at the national level, and as the DU NAHB Student Chapter Faculty Advisor. His research focus is in wood framing and methods, workforce development, and technology utilized in construction. Dr. Holt has published 21 articles in the field of green homebuilding, technology utilized in building information modeling, and incorporating the technology into the classroom setting. He and his grad student team are currently working on a research grant from the National Housing Endowment to develop a cost analysis model for stick built vs. pre-cut vs. panelized vs. modular light wood framing systems.

Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we are chatting with special guest Val Sporleder! Val is an expert in accessory dwelling units- think backyard cottages, in-law suites, or even a detached home office! If you're thinking about changing the footprint of your home, big or small, listen to this episode.Val Sporleder is owner and designer at 1AD Studio LLC in Seattle. While growing up she moved a lot so her interest in her living space started early. She received Bachelors' degree in Design & Sociology and has used both to navigate the intertwined worlds of living spaces and the people who use them. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and ADU Specialist. These all help her create 'forever homes' and in-law units, including backyard cottages that are ready for a lifetime of use. She is passionate about small spaces, urban in-fill projects and creating space that will be loved for a lifetime. In her spare time she can be found volunteering with Architects Without Borders, playing soccer (pre-Covid), running, gardening, and running her small urban farm. She loves to travel and learn about spaces people around the world people live in and call home.Visit her website- www.1ADstudio.com Instagram- www.instagram.com/1adstudioHer blog- https://www.1adstudio.com/blog/Feasibility service- https://www.1adstudio.com/services/adu-feasibility-study/Link to ADU Universe (the City of Seattle)- https://aduniverse-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/guide Rebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey.

Amy Goyer, author of "Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving" and is a nationally known writer, speaker and consultant specializing in caregiving and family issues. Amy serves as AARP's national family and caregiving expert, columnist, and spokesperson, and moderates AARP’s Facebook Family Caregivers Discussion Group. Her columns and caregiving YouTube series share her personal caregiving journey as well as practical, actionable tips for caregivers.Amy is often quoted, and a recognized media authority and frequent guest on NBC’s Today show with 35 years of experience in the field of aging, she began her career as a music therapist. She is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Amy’s work is the perfect fusion of her professional and personal experience.Amy is a passionate champion for family caregivers and has been one her entire adult life, caring for her grandparents, parents, sisters and other family members and friends. Learn more about AARP resources for family caregivers at https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/. Connect with Amy at http://www.amygoyer.com/ and https://blog.aarp.org/author/amy-goyer and in Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn.Topics Discussed:How Amy's current work is the perfect fusion of her personal caregiving experience and professional experienceCaregiving during the holidays in the middle of a pandemicMental health issues for caregiversAARP Facebook Group and other resources for caregiversMore of Amy's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoyer/AARP Blogs: https://blog.aarp.org/author/amy-goyerCompany Website: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/experts/info-2019/amy-goyer.html

Please note that starting we are now releasing episodes on a bi-weekly basis. We appreciate your support!Some excellent resources on aging in place:The Aging-in-Place Remodeling Checklist from the National Association of Home BuildersInformation on Certified Aging-in-Place SpecialistsAging in Place Overview - Blackdog Builders, Inc. websiteHosted by David and Brenda Bryan. Produced and Edited by Merrill McNallyFind us @renovationmaderight on social mediawww.renovationmaderight.comwww.blackdogbuilders.comSend us your questions at renovationmaderight@gmail.com!

We welcome back Mark Philbrick, Director of Education and Volunteer Services at Transitions LifeCare, to discuss Transitions LifeCare's We Honor Veterans Program. We also discuss breathing after the election with Howie Shareff, Executive Director of You Call This Yoga. And we conclude with a talk on aging in place with Rachel Blackwood, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Physical Therapist with Designing Independence.

We welcome back Mark Philbrick, Director of Education and Volunteer Services at Transitions LifeCare, to discuss Transitions LifeCare's We Honor Veterans Program. We also discuss breathing after the election with Howie Shareff, Executive Director of You Call This Yoga. And we conclude with a talk on aging in place with Rachel Blackwood, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Physical Therapist with Designing Independence.

We welcome back Mark Philbrick, Director of Education and Volunteer Services at Transitions LifeCare, to discuss Transitions LifeCare's We Honor Veterans Program. We also discuss breathing after the election with Howie Shareff, Executive Director of You Call This Yoga. And we conclude with a talk on aging in place with Rachel Blackwood, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Physical Therapist with Designing Independence.

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joins us to discuss the importance of advance health care directives and the Verify Before You Buy initiative. We also cover the topic of home modification and aging in place with both Rachel Blackwood, Physical Therapist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Co-Owner of Designing Independence and Bill Ryan, President of American Mobility. And we close the program with a visit from Lisa Levine, Director of Education with Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, to discuss the upcoming Virtual Caregivers Summit.

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joins us to discuss the importance of advance health care directives and the Verify Before You Buy initiative. We also cover the topic of home modification and aging in place with both Rachel Blackwood, Physical Therapist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Co-Owner of Designing Independence and Bill Ryan, President of American Mobility. And we close the program with a visit from Lisa Levine, Director of Education with Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, to discuss the upcoming Virtual Caregivers Summit.

We are talking about living in your home, wellness in your home and how simple things like the smell of grass and how impactful those scents are to your mental state. Since 2009 she has been a resource for the residential trade sector, a subject matter specialist and advocate for Inclusive Design and one of Canada's experts on living in place and wellness in the home. She’s a Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP) and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). She just completed several Universal Design courses with the University of Buffalo Architectural Program and working on her Rick Hansen Accessibility Certification and her WELL AP designation. This isn’t just about the older homeowners and wanting to stay living in place, think about expecting mothers, people with disabilities, accidents, delivery furniture there is so much to consider when renovating for what life has in store for you and your families. Homes should adapt to us over a lifetime and not us adapt to the home, renovating should be adaptable. Renovating for the aging population requires know how in lighting, natural and artificial and task lighting, space to move around, door widths, soundproofing, and more. These types of renovations are based on emotions more than any other types of renos, you have to handle the client’s emotions carefully. Its really important to understand the benefits of color, sound, light, air, water, and even wood grains and how these details can add to your wellness in your home. We wrap up this show with a brand new segment and we call it, the Ten Questions of Construction, you will love how our guests will answer these questions.Don’t forget we have Construction History from Manny at the beginning of the show, Building Code Talk with Manny at the midpoint and Green Book Talk with Carlito at the near end.Thank You so much Linda for joining the show and sharing so much great insight about living in place, wellness in place and building better for the aging population. Find her and her mindset @lipnetwork and www.livablecanada.com on LinkedIN under her name Linda Kafka.Thank you to Mark from @skyluxeroofing for letting us record the show in his breakroom and welcome him and his guys always walking through the recording. Give Mark and his solid crew a call for your next roofing, cladding, ACM project.This is The Construction Lifewww.theconstructionlife.com

Marian LaSalle and Lady Lou are so pleased to bring you a very special gentleman who works ‘magic’ with his home remodeling business! Dan Bawden, President of Legal Eagle Contractors, a nationally recognized remodeling company, helps ‘Boomers’ stay in their homes as they get older. He calls it his AGE IN PLACE renovations. Dan created a set of certification courses called “CAPS,” or Certified Aging in Place Specialist, partnering with the AARP and the National Association of Home Builders. Thousands of builders, remodelers, occupational and physical therapists, and realtors have learned how to create new, safer bathrooms, kitchens, entrances, lighting, flooring, etc. Contact Information for Dan Bawden: Office: 713-723-8850 Showroom Address: 5008 Locust St. Bellaire, Texas 77401 Dan Bawden - dbawden@legaleaglecontractors.com Website - www.legaleaglecontractors.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LegalEagleContractors/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNJpFad3QE FREE OFFER: 20-minutes complimentary phone consultation for those interested in aging in place, or outdoor projects, kitchens, etc. Office: 713-723-8850. ~~~~~~~ Contact Marian LaSalle ~ Live Stream Show Producer ~ Digital Marketing Trainer ~Mastermind Host ~Podcaster ~ Show Host, & YouTube Content Creator https://NaturalCuriosity.Life Mastermind Group - https://www.patreon.com/naturalcuriosity Sign up today for Marian’s Mastermind group. This group is not like the traditional Mastermind. Yes, we share and support each other, BUT, the BIG difference is that Marian finds and teaches different software her group needs to grow their businesses. ~~~~~~~ Contact Lady Lou ~ Show Co-Host, Creator of Custom Interviews with Lady Lou - https://www.patreon.com/thebabyboomer.com & YouTube Content Creator - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRaMIOP_zp77fK6zNSZKxRg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our time together is full of fun and laughter as we talk about topics based on RESETTING our lives, living happier and healthier, increasing our prosperity, love, and our outlook on life. We invite you to join us every day! You may ‘listen’ to all our Shows on your favorite Podcast platform under ‘Natural Curiosity.’ YES! You can take us with you everywhere you go! Please ‘JOIN’ our Natural Curiosity Group on Facebook. You can find all our links on our website – NaturalCuriosity.Life. P.S. A favor, please… By SUBSCRIBING you are helping us reach more people who may really need to hear our messages on inspiration, hope, self-improvement, having fun, and togetherness. And, you may click on the little bell on YT to receive ‘notifications’ of our LIVE SHOWS in your e-mail Inbox. Thanks. P.P.S. You may help us even MORE by SHARING our videos & audios with your Social Media Friends. Look for the SHARE button under the video. Please ‘be nice’ and give us a vote of confidence by clicking the little THUMBS UP or ‘LIKE’ button! BIG HUGS to YOU! LOVE YA! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/naturalcuriosity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naturalcuriosity/support

In this episode, Robyn focuses her spotlight on Kindra French, co-owner of 101 Mobility of San Diego. Kindra has been a San Diego County resident since 1994 and in 2015, she and her husband Gary opened 101 Mobility of San Diego. Kindra is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and helps make homes safer to allow people to live safely and independently at home. She also hosts a monthly program at the Carlsbad Senior Center, called Successful Aging in Place.She’s passionate about cross-cultural missions and has led teams of youth and adult volunteers in Haiti, Uganda, Kenya, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Kindra’s four children, two grandchildren, two dogs, and a business keep her life full, but she can always find a few minutes to enjoy the sunshine, gather with friends, and dance to whatever beat is playing.Listen as Kindra shares how she and her husband combine their gifts to better serve their community, how they tackled the learning curve of being new small business owners, and their unique approach to adaptability and finding solutions even during these uncertain and difficult times. Her favorite quote/mantra:“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” - ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭NLT‬‬  To reach Kindra and learn more about 101 Mobility of San Diego:Website: https://101mobility.com/sandiego/Instagram:  @kindranashipaeFacebook: @101MobilitySanDiegoCA

On this week's episode of Enlightened Transitions, host Anna Lakin sits down with Kent McCool of Lifeway Mobility to discuss how to age in place safely. With the use of aesthetically pleasing home modifications, families can prevent falls and keep their loved ones at home longer. For more information, visit www.lifewaymobility.com or call directly at 317-773-1996.

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT creator of the Next Level Occupational Therapy platform interviews Deb Jandzio, OTR/L, Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Deb is an Occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience working with older adults as a manager in assisted living facility outpatient clinics and managing skilled nursing centers. In 2018 she started a home-based (outpatient) occupational therapy business for older adults called Pinnacle Home Therapy, LLC. With a focus on outpatient OT and home assessments, home modifications for accessibility, Deb has been working with a local contractor to modify older adults’ homes through the Pennsylvania Aging Waiver. Deb obtained her Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) in 2015. Check out our Next Level website for a FREE Start-Up Checklist and Business Plan and to join our FREE Next Level OT FB group, plus lots more: https://www.nextlevelot.com/home Become an OT Visionary! https://www.nextlevelot.com/nextlevelotvisionaries This Podcast is sponsored by our Therapy Business Builder program, where we help healthcare professionals start their own business from the ground up. https://www.nextlevelot.com/therapybusinessbuilder2020

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally. Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Bill Feinberg. Family owned and operated by Bill & Joe Feinberg, along with their two brothers, Allied Kitchen & Bath is your trusted kitchen and bathroom design and remodeling firm in South Florida. A company built on trust, quality and customer service, Allied is a highly respected, true one-stop destination for the best in kitchen, bathroom, home design and remodeling. Allied has been serving homeowners in the Tri-County area for over 35 years. As a professional, licensed and insured Residential General Contractor with over 65 employees, we are well equipped to complete any home remodeling project from start to finish. While having the most Certified Kitchen and Bathroom designers and Certified Aging in Place Specialists in all of Florida, Allied is a leader when it comes to innovation, style and design. Our showrooms feature innovative kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living space, appliances, decorative hardware and plumbing, as well as a complete tile and stone showroom. Allied is well established in the community and is a strong industry partner throughout South Florida. We serve homeowners, designers, builders, architects and contractors, and the culture of our company is to continuously “pay it forward” and give back to the community in which we serve. Philanthropy / Community - Bill Feinberg underwrites and hosts numerous charities in his 2 locations. Allowing the charity to raise monies that go back to those they serve and at no cost to the nonprofits. For close to ten years, Bill has hosted over 100 charities with hundreds of guests and has helped raise over 5 million dollars going directly back into the community. Bill proudly sits on many nonprofit boards. Learn more about Allied Kitchen & Bath at https://www.alliedkitchenandbath.com/. Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

In KBDRadio's inaugural episode, Autumn talks Universal Design and unique shaving set-ups with designer Mary Jo Peterson. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit @kbdn_sola (https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en) - Mary Jo Peterson's (http://maryjo-peterson.squarespace.com/) Brookfield, CT-based design firm serves all sectors of the residential construction market. She has served as a TV spokesperson and is the author of four books on kitchen and bath planning and a columnist for Kitchen & Bath Design News. An award winner of NKBA’s annual Design Competition, she has also been honored for her contributions by the National Association of Home Builders, the American Institute of Architects and the National Building Sciences Museum, among other organizations. Peterson has also been instrumental in developing coursework for the Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) designation, as well as serving on the board for the Living in Place Institute and its CLIPP program, which is aimed at creating safe and accessible living spaces in today’s homes.

Amy Goyer, author of Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving and Color Your Way Content when Caring for a Loved One is a writer, speaker and consultant specializing in caregiving and family issues. Amy serves as AARP's national family and caregiving expert, columnist, and spokesperson, and has a caregiving YouTube series in which she shares her personal caregiving journey as well as practical, actionable tips for caregivers. An often quoted, recognized media authority with 35 years of experience in the field of aging, she is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Amy’s work is the perfect fusion of her professional and personal experience. She is a passionate champion for family caregivers and has been one her entire adult life, caring for her grandparents, parents, sister and other family members and friends. In this episode, Kim asks Amy about the joys and challenges of caregiving, as well as how to care for yourself while caring for others. Learn more about Amy at www.amygoyer.com and www.aarp.org/amygoyer Connect with her on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amygoyer1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/amygoyer Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/amygoyer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amygoyer/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoyer/

June 4, 2019 - Certified Aging and Place Specialists

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to do Part Two. Speaker: Allyson Forrister. Owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive at Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age-in-place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today for part two where we will discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to do Part Two. Speaker: Allyson Forrister. Owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive at Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age-in-place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today for part two where we will discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to Do: Speaker: Allyson Forrister Skype ID: aeforrister Allyson is the owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive At Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age in place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today to discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to Do: Speaker: Allyson Forrister Skype ID: aeforrister Allyson is the owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive At Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age in place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today to discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

A practical step-by-step, room-by-room guide to simple modifications that can help seniors make their homes safer and easier to navigate, this reference offers readers clear and practical solutions. Author Lynda Shrager is a registered, national board certified occupational therapist, a master’s level social worker and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) with more than thirty-seven years’ experience in the field of geriatrics and more than thirteen years working with seniors in their homes. It is this mix of qualification and experience that makes her an expert in adapting the environment to increase patient safety and independence. This book is designed to help seniors and their caregivers address these new challenges together to make life at home safer, more manageable and less stressful for all. Features include: • Room-by-room walk through to evaluate and modify safety of the home • Photographs of modifications from patients’ homes • Recommendations for the best home medical equipment • Where to obtain services and additional helpful resources • Check list for the reader to complete their own room by room walk through with a quick and easy guide to making each space safe and manageable • “Hacks for Health and Home” at the end of each chapter with occupational therapy tips • Vital Documents Guide for easy retrieval of important papers in case of an emergency Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LM0K9l

Moving or Improving Your Home   Debbie is a Lifestyle Transition Specialist®, Realtor® and Certified Senior Advisor with over 20 years’ experience working with Buyers and Sellers over 55. She guides her clients through the maze of deciding whether to move from their current home or Age-in-Place. As a Realtor ®, she deftly handles the emotional and logistical issues of selling the family home when Adult Children or their parents are faced with the task of cleaning out the residence and selling it. She is an Aging-in-Place consultant and holds the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Association of Homebuilders. Debbie has a podcast called Move-or-Improve, where she talks to experts on topics from her book     Questions You'll Hear Today:   How did you get started in this niche? Who are your clients? What is the biggest obstacle in moving OR aging in place? What are some trends to watch for? What are some ways to finance a purchase or pay for the remodeling that needs to be done? What should I look for in a new location and what questions should I ask? How can I find a reputable contractor to make modifications to my home?   Connect with Debbie Miller:   Twitter:  @MoveOrImprove Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ShouldYouMoveOrImprove/ Website:  http://www.debmiller.com/ Instagram:  @MoveOrImprove Book: Move or Improve? The Baby Boomer' Guide to Housing Options and How to Choose What’s Right for You Podcast: Move or Improve with Debbie Miller LinkedIn: Debbiecmiller       BizWiz Links   TurnkeyPodcast.com - You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event.   Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message.   Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Social Quant - Boost your Twitter following the right way. Targeted reach   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

The Family Home - What to do now? Part 2 Part 1 of this series is here. Seniors want to age in place, a completely understandable desire which makes it vitally important to do what we can to make their home safe & enjoyable.  There are many things to consider so starting sooner rather than later is important.  Starting now is better than putting it off until there’s an issue. It’s important to have the home evaluated for safety and accessibility.  There are so many things to consider that getting an outside opinion is honestly a good idea. To make their home more comfortable and safer, consider the following: Widening doorways; this is especially important for wheelchair and walker users.  Adding more lighting;  as we age, dim lighting makes it very hard to perform everyday tasks & lack of contrast can make memory related confusion worse.  Changing flooring to prevent tripping hazards, throw rugs are especially dangerous. Changing all door knobs to easy-to-use handles. A D ring shape is recommended Adding handrails near the  bed and getting chairs that have an armrest making getting up & down much easier. Raising the height of appliances, and installing pull-out shelves.  Pull down shelves are also a plus in upper cabinets to prevent straining to reach things or the necessity of a step ladder that can pose problems for seniors with balance issues. Installing grab-bars in the shower and around the toilet. You may want to look into an elevated toilet seat. A shower seat is also recommended. What A List! This is likely only a partial list of the items to take into consideration. A list like this is why I strongly recommend getting started as soon as possible.  Tackling all these issues at once would be exhausting and costly.  Consult a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), a contractor who has undergone special training to help homeowners make age-related home modifications. I’m sure they can help create a list of items in order of priority and a good specialist should be able guide you in what you can tackle and what is best for a professional to handle.  Safety is the primary concern.  Some Things To Think About Before looking for a specialized contractor consider the following: Do I want to add a bathroom and possibly a bedroom to the main level? Main floor master bedrooms are a huge plus and even help with resale value. How can I make my kitchen more functional?  Keep in mind that kitchens can be costly so do only what is absolutely necessary. Staying out of the frills is important unless you have unlimited funds and time. Am I worried about preventing falls?  The answer to this question is always yes. How much money should I budget for this project? Whatever they tell you, double it because we’ve all heard contractor horror stories or seen them on HGTV. Will I need to get a home equity loan? How will other members of my family benefit from modifications?   Can remodeling increase the energy efficiency of my home? Making energy efficient modifications is a good idea if your initial list of changes isn’t too long or costly. Where do I find a professional I can consult with about my needs?    Safety Is Just As Important Now As When We Were Young Like baby proofing a home before the baby is mobile it's important to tackle potential safety issues before something happens.  I didn’t do this until my daughter started crawling and it was literally a race to keep her out of harms way. I ended up baby-proofing on the run.  You don’t want to wait till there’s an issue to tackle getting Moms' home fixed up. Doing things in advance will give everyone peace of mind.  It also spreads out the work and the cost. The biggest challenges our home creates for aging in place are multi levels, bathrooms and kitchens.  It’s difficult to “fix” a multi level home but there are some things that can help reduce potential tripping hazards. Again,

Hoarding: Why Do People Hoard? How Do You Know If Someone Is a Hoarder or Just a Pack Rat? What makes someone a hoarder? How do you help a hoarder? Debbie Miller, Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, will discuss this timely topic. She has worked with many hoarders over the past 20 years and will share research on how hoarders think and what makes them the way they are.

Hoarding: Why Do People Hoard? How Do You Know If Someone Is a Hoarder or Just a Pack Rat? What makes someone a hoarder? How do you help a hoarder? Debbie Miller, Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, will discuss this timely topic. She has worked with many hoarders over the past 20 years and will share research on how hoarders think and what makes them the way they are.

How to Build Your Dream Home! Debbie Miller, Realtor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, discusses how to get what you really want in a new home. Builders have their own agenda, and, once you understand how they operate, you can work with the builder to achieve your goals too! By learning how builders do things, you can become more savvy with your purchase.

How to Build Your Dream Home! Debbie Miller, Realtor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, discusses how to get what you really want in a new home. Builders have their own agenda, and, once you understand how they operate, you can work with the builder to achieve your goals too! By learning how builders do things, you can become more savvy with your purchase.

How to Chooses a Community Where You Can Live Happily: Debbie Miller, Realtor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She will discuss tips on choosing a new location? How can you be sure you will like what you see? How can you narrow down what type of home you want? And how do you get there from where you currently live? Debbie discusses all these topics as well as other important issues to consider.

How to Chooses a Community Where You Can Live Happily: Debbie Miller, Realtor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She will discuss tips on choosing a new location? How can you be sure you will like what you see? How can you narrow down what type of home you want? And how do you get there from where you currently live? Debbie discusses all these topics as well as other important issues to consider.

Preventing Falls in Your Home: Debbie Miller, Realtor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. For over 20 years, Debbie has worked with seniors and adult children to sell the family home. But because so many people want to stay in their home, she has expanded her business to include solutions to aging-in-place. She will consult with clients to help them determine whether or not their home can allow then to age in place or whether they should move to another floor plan. She will develop a Lifestyle Home Solutions Plan to include all the steps needed to achieve the goal.

Preventing Falls in Your Home: Debbie Miller, Realtor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. For over 20 years, Debbie has worked with seniors and adult children to sell the family home. But because so many people want to stay in their home, she has expanded her business to include solutions to aging-in-place. She will consult with clients to help them determine whether or not their home can allow then to age in place or whether they should move to another floor plan. She will develop a Lifestyle Home Solutions Plan to include all the steps needed to achieve the goal.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to do Part Two. Speaker: Allyson Forrister. Owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive at Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age-in-place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today for part two where we will discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to do Part Two. Speaker: Allyson Forrister. Owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive at Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age-in-place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today for part two where we will discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to Do: Speaker: Allyson Forrister Skype ID: aeforrister Allyson is the owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive At Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age in place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today to discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to Do: Speaker: Allyson Forrister Skype ID: aeforrister Allyson is the owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive At Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age in place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today to discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Debbie Miller : Lifestyle Transition Specialist®, Associate Broker with McEnearney Associates Realtors, and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist ® with more than 20 years’ experience helping seniors and adult children sell the family home or age-in-place. Acting as Project Manager in either situation, she obtains bids, oversees the contractors, and ensures that the job is done properly. All aspects of the sale or renovation are handled smoothly to assure a stress-free environment. Skype: Debbie Miller Title: What to do if your kids (and you) don’t want your stuff! Tips on how to dispose of items you don’t need anymore when you move or age-in-place.

Debbie Miller : Lifestyle Transition Specialist®, Associate Broker with McEnearney Associates Realtors, and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist ® with more than 20 years’ experience helping seniors and adult children sell the family home or age-in-place. Acting as Project Manager in either situation, she obtains bids, oversees the contractors, and ensures that the job is done properly. All aspects of the sale or renovation are handled smoothly to assure a stress-free environment.Skype: Debbie Miller Title: What to do if your kids (and you) don’t want your stuff! Tips on how to dispose of items you don’t need anymore when you move or age-in-place.

Nichole Kain and Rhea Mader are two women focused on creating better living environments for elders. I am thrilled to introduce you to Nichole, she's the founder of Home and Place Project, LLC, an Occupational Therapist and Environmental Gerontologist with a passion for bringing professionals like interior designers, architects, contractors, and even researchers together to have meaningful conversations about aging in place.  As a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Nichole has a deep appreciation for the power of place and the importance of personal choice. Evidence-based practice is something you have no doubt heard me talk about before.  Nichole and I have a lot in common and our passions for evidence-based practice is no exception.  Visit www.rheamader.com for Show Notes More information about Nichole Find out how to get 10% off healing art at Manifest Photo Join the Facebook Community Here Follow Rhea's Haven Podcast on Instagram

Fritzi Gros-Daillon will talk about how we can age at home. One of the toughest things to decide about after retirement is where to stay.  You can listen to the show at: http://rockyourretirement.libsyn.com/how-to-age-at-home Age at Home: Fritzi Gros-Daillon knows how to do it.  She is a former senior move manager and has worked with 1000 families while being a long-distance caregiver for her parents in California. Fritzi founded Household Guardians in 2013 as an age at home consulting firm. Her passion for keeping family members safe in their own home environment for as long as possible has grown from years watching family's struggle to make the best decisions. Her environmental business background, certification as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and years of experience bring a combination of expertise and perspective to the current aging in place issues. Her book, “Grace and Grit: Insights to Real Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children and their Parents,”, has won three national awards since publication in June 2014. Fritzi's interview on how to age at home was jam-packed full of information, so I was furiously writing it down. Some great information she gave us: * There are Toilet Paper Holders that can be used as balance bars. They can support 250 pounds of weight and look great. * Call them BALANCE bars, not grab bars. Our aging population doesn’t like these old sounding words. * Easy things to do related to lighting: * LED lighting on railings help. * Toe kicks can help. * Motion sensor lights help to raise our consciousness. * Motion sensor lights help us see where to put our feet and help reduce falls. * Add railings to hallways above the wainscoting. * Look ahead 6 months to see what needs to be done. * Smart soles are shoe inserts that work with an alert system. * Change lighting to reduce glare. * Cover or remove mirrors and reflective surfaces. * Remove family photos and replace them with pictures of flowers and landscaping. * Remove busy patterns on walls floors and furniture. * Use color to differentiate items such as plastic glasses and plates. * Be conscious of odors and sharp sounds. Use lavender, not rosemary. * Install soft background music. These are just a few items.  She has a 240 point assessment that she does to help you age at home. What do you think people should know BEFORE they retire?  An assessment of your home can give you ideas for now and the future; It can increase the “visibility” of your home for all family members. What if someone is “stuck in their retirement?   Stay engaged. Find a place to volunteer or learn a new skill. The experts are looking at this next generation of retirees to provide $2 Trillion of value in expertise to the national economy through volunteering and mentoring..it is a part of the national conversation. Contact information: 800-984-1186 fritzi@householdguardians.com www.householdguardians.com To get today's freebie, go to http://RockYourRetirement.com/ALZ