Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.
My podcasts offers solutions to help older adults stay in their homes for as long as possible.
We explore creative home modification solutions and talk to experts in the building and healthcare industry to help older adults and their caregivers navigate how to create safer, more attractive, and comfortable spaces while simultaneously increasing their home value.
Let us educate you on creating a home that changes with you, so you can live your best life at any age!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 34: Common Eye Problems In Older Adults Part 3 Of 3
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The aging eye sees colors differently as we age. The natural yellowing of the lens has a lot to do with this. It is thought that older people see the wor…
Episode 33: Common Eye Problems In Older Adults - Part 2 Of 3
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Certain eye diseases and problems are more common as we age. Blind spots, dry eyes, and presbyopia are some of the conditions that are brought on by agin…
Episode 32: Video Gaming Technology To Help Older Adults Stay Healthy And Active
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Jintronix is already helping thousands participate in engaging and therapeutic experiences in hospitals, nursing homes, communities and at home.
Their re…
Episode 31: Common Eye Problems In Older Adults: Part 1 of 3 Part Series
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Vision changes is one of the first declines we experience with the onset of aging. Visual impairment can occur as early as 35-40 years of age.
The best wa…
Episode 30: Is Alexa For Seniors? Home Technology That Will Help You Age In Place
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It is amazing how technology can make our lives easier and safer nowadays. Alexa, which is a technology created by amazon, has many features designed to …
Episode 29: Senior Safety Advice with Esther Kane
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Esther Kane and Robin Shiltz co-founded the website seniorsafetyadvice.com. Esther is a retired occupational therapist and Senior Safety Specialist. Thei…
Episode 28: The Benefits of a Smart Refrigerator for Seniors at Home
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Our kitchen appliances are one of the biggest investments we make in our home. Where these appliances are placed in the kitchen helps to determine their …
Episode 27: Best Flooring Options for Seniors
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In order for flooring to be considered low maintenance it must be easy to clean, require little to no upkeep, and durable. Some of the most common choice…
Episode 26: Learn How you can Create a Successful Multi-Generational Living Arrangement for you and your Family
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Seniors are choosing to live in a multi-generational home. Also, the number of Americans living in a multi-generational household ( 3 or more generations…
Episode 25: 5 Things Caregivers can do to Improve Safety in the Home for a Senior
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As an occupational therapist specializing in home modifications, I believe that making improvements to your home that directly impact safety are at the t…
Episode 23: Seniors Home Services can Help Seniors and Caregivers make Remaining in your Home a Reality!
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Seniors Home Services is a nation-wide company that provides a myriad of services to seniors and their caregivers, in order to help people "age in place"…
Episode 22: How to Create a Safe, Accessible, and Functional Bathroom
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A Bathroom remodel should fit our existing needs but should serve our future needs alike. No one wants to spend money twice on the same remodel in less t…
4 Things You can do to Reduce Your Fall Risk Today!
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There are many ways that we can reduce our fall risk. However, There are 4 main categories that need to be addressed if we are going to take a holistic a…
Episode 20: Ponte Giulio's Accessible Sinks can help Increase Independence with Activities of Daily Living
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Becky Wright, CAPS; Division Manager from from Ponte Giulio USA, joins us again to educate our listeners on accessible sinks. These sinks will not just i…
Episode 19: Learn About how Velux Skylights Can Help you Age In Place.
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It is no secret that daylight is the best tool we have for preventing falls. It is also crucial for our emotional and psychological well being. Daylight …
Episode 18: Home Technology and Aging In Place
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Whitney Ward is the co-owner of Peach Pro Consulting. She is an expert in everything related to television home technology and internet. Whitney educates…
Episode 17: Creating a Livable Home from an Architect's Perspective
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Taylor Davis, Owner and Principal of Architecture + Design is passionate about helping her clients live longer in the homes they love. Her firm specializ…
Aging-In-Place expert Louis Tenenbaum, talks about legislation to support home modifications for older adults.
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The bulk of our existing home inventory was built in the 1950"s for young and growing families. These homes do not meet the needs of an aging population,…
Episode 15: How Long Can Someone with Dementia Live Alone Safely?
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As our life expectancy continues to increase, so does our likelihood of developing dementia. Dementia is a condition characterized by progressive or pers…
Learn How to Declutter and Organize your Home with Amy Tokos, CPO, in Order to Age In Place Successfully.
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Amy Tokos, CPO is a Certified Professional Organizer. She is also the president of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals …