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Glowing OlderEpisode 22:6 Janet Engel on Aging in Place Innovations and InsightsJoin host Nancy Griffin as she interviews Janet Engel, VP ofClinical Strategy and Engagement at Dwell Safe, about the latest innovations in aging well. Discover how technology and home modifications are helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their homes.About JanetJanet Engel, MOT/L, CAPS, ECHM is the VP of Clinical Strategy and Engagement at DwellSafe, where she leverages AI and clinical expertise to democratize home safety modifications for aging in place. An expert in Aging in Place and Universal Design, Janet leads initiatives to revolutionize home safety assessments and foster strategic...2025-07-2326 min
Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.The Art of Creativity in Age TechSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Sura Al-Naimi, CEO of Hi Hello Sura, about the intersection of innovation, creativity, and technology, particularly in the context of aging populations. Sura shares her insights on team dynamics, the phases of innovation, and the importance of self-awareness in the creative process. She discusses her work with aging populations and how technology can bridge gaps in care and companionship. The conversation also explores the role of AI in enhancing the...2025-05-2649 min
Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging JourneyInterview with Janet Engel, Expert in Aging in Place and Occupational TherapyIn this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper speaks with Janet Engel, an expert in Aging in Place and Occupational Therapy. They discuss the importance of home safety modifications, the role of technology in enhancing independence for seniors, and practical tips for families to support their aging loved ones. Janet shares insights on fall prevention, the significance of lighting, and essential home modifications like zero-step entrances. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in addressing the challenges faced by older adults as they navigate aging.Takeaways2025-05-2034 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Innovating Kitchen Safety and Comfort with Sharp Home AppliancesSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this episode, Janet Engel interviews Peter Weedfald, Senior VP Sales and Brand Marketing and Harry Hessen, Associate VP Product Development and Design from Sharp Home Appliances, discussing their innovative products designed with universal design principles and aging in place in mind. They delve into the history and evolution of the microwave drawer, the introduction of the superheated steam oven, and the features of the radiant cooktop, emphasizing safety, convenience, and ergonomics for all users, especially the elderly.2025-05-1553 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Navigating the World of Geriatric Care ManagementSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.In this conversation, Janet Engel speaks with geriatric care managers Amy McWilliams and Lauren Magana about the vital role of geriatric care management in supporting seniors and their families. They discuss the unique challenges faced by seniors, the importance of navigating complex healthcare systems, and the various resources available for aging in place. The conversation also touches on family dynamics, crisis management, and the financial aspects of elder care, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making and advocacy. In this conversation, Amy McWilliams and Lauren Magana discuss...2025-04-1444 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Navigating the World of Senior Move ManagementSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Nicole Ramer, a certified senior move manager and founder of Organized Haven. They discuss the evolution of the senior move management industry, the emotional and logistical challenges faced by seniors during transitions, and the unique services offered by senior move managers. Nicole shares insights on the importance of space planning, the use of technology, and the value of hiring a professional to assist with downsizing and moving. The conversation hig...2025-03-0848 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Fall Detection: A New Approach to the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Cathy Minter, co-founder and CEO of Wisdom, a smart device designed to support aging in place. Cathy shares the inspiration behind Wisdom, which arose from personal experiences with aging parents and the challenges they faced. The discussion delves into the technology behind Wisdom, emphasizing its non-wearable fall detection capabilities and the importance of proactive safety measures for older adults. Cathy also explains the significance of the name 'Wisdom' and how...2025-02-2150 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.The Intersection of Technology and AccessibilitySend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Deval Patel, CEO and founder of the Lotus Ring, a wearable device that allows users to control various devices by pointing. The discussion covers the product's launch success, recognition at CES, and its unique benefits for older adults and people with disabilities. Deval shares insights from user experiences, including unexpected use cases and challenges with existing voice assistants. The conversation also touches on marketing strategies, product details, and future pla...2025-02-0429 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.What do Baby Boomers Really Want in a Senior Living Community? The Answer Could Surprise YouSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel and Jeff Weiss, President & CEO of Age of Majority, discuss the evolving expectations of Baby Boomers regarding senior living communities, emphasizing the importance of food quality, autonomy, and the role of technology. They explore the challenges these communities face in meeting the diverse needs of older adults while addressing misconceptions about aging and technology use. In this conversation, Janet Engel and Jeff Weiss explore the evolving landscape of aging, technology, and senior...2025-01-1547 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.A Lift for a Toilet? Learn How a Toilet Lift Can Help You Age In PlaceSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Tom Nardone, founder of Dignity Lifts, about his innovative products designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges in using the toilet independently. They discuss the importance of toilet accessibility, the installation and functionality of Dignity Lifts, and Tom's journey into the Longevity Economy, highlighting the lack of innovation in products for older adults and women. In this conversation, Tom Nardone discusses innovative solutions for incontinence care, particularly focusing on the Dignity...2025-01-0840 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Zing: A Mission-Driven Approach to AgingSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Sally Duplantier, a gerontologist and founder of Zing, a mission-driven company aimed at helping older adults live their best lives. Sally shares her journey of entrepreneurship, the evolution of Zing during the pandemic, and the importance of public health education and health equity. They discuss the significance of healthy aging, the impact of Wellness Wednesdays, and the feedback from participants. Sally emphasizes the need for a lifespan approach to...2025-01-0339 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Learn How a Real Estate Professional Can Help You Navigate The Biggest Transitions in Life: Moving!Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Cathi Coridan, a senior real estate specialist, who shares her insights on helping seniors navigate the complexities of life transitions, particularly in real estate. Cathi discusses her background in human services and how it informs her approach to real estate, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in assisting seniors. The conversation covers various aspects of planning for transitions, maintaining control during the process, and the significance of having a plan...2024-12-0946 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Universal Design Is the Key to Aging In PlaceSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Scott and Sarah Pruitt, co-founders of the UD Project, focusing on the importance of universal design in creating accessible homes. They discuss their mission to increase the demand for universally accessible housing, the role of education in bridging knowledge gaps between builders and consumers, and the impact of home design on quality of life. The conversation also highlights the collaborative efforts needed across various disciplines to improve accessibility and the significance...2024-11-2153 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.The Impact of Ageism on Older Adults and the Importance of Home Modifications for Aging In Place.Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Eve Hill, an aging in place specialist realtor, and founder of Customized Aging about the impact of ageism on older adults and the importance of home modifications for aging in place. Eve shares her personal journey that led her to focus on ageism awareness and discusses the four types of ageism: internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and ideological. They explore how media representation affects perceptions of aging and highlight the importance of technology...2024-11-1352 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Making Homes Accessible for EveryoneSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Jamal Stevenson, the key sales officer at We Hear You, a company that started as a sign language translation service and has evolved into creating innovative accessibility solutions. The focus is on their latest product, the Hero Door Opener, which aims to make any door automatic and accessible for individuals with mobility issues, aging populations, and those with full hands. Jamal discusses the technology behind the Hero Door Opener, its features...2024-11-0635 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Transforming Bathrooms for Independence with Occupational Therapist and Toilet Expert Maria LindberghSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel and Maria Lindberg, OTR/L, discuss the importance of home modifications, particularly in the bathroom, for older adults. They explore the challenges faced by seniors in maintaining independence and safety at home, the innovative solutions provided by Toilet Talk, and the role of Jukebox Health in facilitating home modifications. The discussion also touches on emerging technologies, advocacy for legislation supporting home modifications, and the significance of occupational therapy in this field.2024-10-2851 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Comfort Meets Safety: The SENSTEC ShowerpanSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Mark Conacher, Managing Director of SENSTEC USA, about his extensive career in the kitchen and bath industry and the innovative anti-slip technology of shower trays. Mark shares insights into the unique features of the SENSTEC'S showerpan, including its patented design, materials used, and the importance of safety in the bathroom, especially for aging populations. The discussion also covers the product's comfort, maintenance, pricing, customization options, and future innovations, emphasizing the need f...2024-10-2154 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Planning for Aging In Place with Nancy GriffinSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Nancy Griffin, CEO and founder of Glowing Older, about her journey in the podcasting world and the evolving perspectives on aging. They discuss the rampant ageism in society, the importance of planning for aging, and the innovations in senior living and technology that are shaping the future of aging well. Nancy shares insights from her 190 episodes, emphasizing the need for a values-based approach to aging and the significance of intergenerational connections. The conversation highlights...2024-10-0748 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Navigating the Reverse Mortgage Landscape with Michael Pankow, CEO of Veterans Mortgage of AmericaSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Michael Pankow, a retail mortgage executive and CEO of Veterans Mortgage of America with over 20 years of experience, focusing on the benefits and misconceptions surrounding reverse mortgages. Michael shares his personal journey in the mortgage industry, the importance of planning for aging in place, and how reverse mortgages can provide financial independence for seniors. He discusses the challenges of educating older adults about reverse mortgages, the criteria for qualifying, and the...2024-09-2549 min
970 Grand CountyThriving Traditions: The Enduring Legacy of the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo with Janet EngelWhat makes a century-old fair and rodeo continue to thrive and evolve? Join us for a conversation with Janet Engel, the president of the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo. Janet shares her experiences and the fascinating history of this community tradition in Kremmling. From the early days back in 1912 to the modern-day transition to the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association, Janet provides an insider’s look at the fair’s enduring legacy and its array of events, including the open horse show, 4-H competitions, livestock shows, and more.Janet also delves into the significance of the 4-H program and it...2024-08-0508 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Benefits of Joining the Aging In Place DirectorySend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Janet and Esther discuss their new website, the Aging in Place Directory, which connects homeowners and caregivers with aging in place professionals. They explain how the idea for the directory came about and the benefits it offers to both homeowners and professionals. They also discuss the three subscription plans available for professionals and the features included in each plan. Janet and Esther highlight the importance of networking and collaboration in the aging in place industry and how the directory and...2024-04-0332 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Innovating Home Safety Products: A Conversation with HealthCraft CEO, John O'BrienSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.In this conversation, Janet has a conversation with John O'Brien, the CEO of Healthcraft, and Sandy Alexander, OT. HealthCraft is a company that specializes in fall prevention products. They discuss the story behind the SuperPole, the importance of fall prevention, and the innovative solutions Healthcraft has developed for bathroom safety. They also talk about the evolution of Healthcraft products, blending functionality and aesthetics, and the Easy Mount installation solution. The conversation highlights the SuperPole and its benefits for individuals with mob...2024-02-0758 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Empowering Aging in Place: Kris Wilson on Enhancing Home Safety and Navigating Therapy AssessmentsKris Wilson, an occupational therapist and owner of Modified Independence, specializes in aging in place. He discusses the need for aging in place services and the limitations of home health therapy assessments. Kris explains the factors he considers in evaluations, including the payer, patient goals, and financial constraints. He emphasizes the importance of managing client expectations and providing recommendations based on clinical judgment. Kris also highlights the role of home safety assessments in enhancing fall prevention strategies. He shares a success story of improving a patient's quality of life...2023-12-1332 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Are You Needing A Basement Remodel for Your Aging Parents?Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Dimora Designs is a full-service Interior Design Studio serving the greater Tampa, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia areas. Co- Founded by two sisters, Dana Marino & Michelle Schiessle. They specialize in creating functional, yet dramatic spaces for everyday life. If you want to learn more about how you can modify your basement to increase livability for aging parents who visit often or are considering moving in with you, then this episode is for you.Join Michelle and I to learn m...2023-12-0631 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.What Is Wellness In Interior Design?Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Lanada Chanel Duncan wants to influence the way people live and experience wellbeing in their homes. She believes interior design is meant to do that.When she put her design skills and business savvy to good use and founded b.e. decorsInteriors (beachy earthtones) after an unexpected health scare in 2015, one of the firstprojects her design firm did was transform a spare bedroom in her home into a tranquillounge and workspace which Lanada calls her She-Cave....2023-12-0229 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Learn How Biophillic Design Can Help You Age In PlaceLanada Duncan is a seasoned interior designer specializing in biophillic design . She is the principle designer and owner of b.e. decors Interiors. Her design firm provides wellness focused interior design services that eliminates stress, saves time and indecision, and helps to prevent mistakes from being made in the design process. Learn how nature can envelop your entire living space and reconnect you with the tranquility and peacefulness only nature can provide. Support the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com2023-11-2137 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Enhancing Health Safety and Wellness Through Colorful Interior DesignSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.In the dynamic world of interior design, the palette we choose does more than just serve the eye; it’s a fundamental component in fostering an environment that nurtures health, safety, and overall wellness.The hues that adorn our walls, the contrasts that define our spaces, and the color schemes that we wake up to every morning have the power to influence our daily experiences and moods in profound ways.As a certified aging in place specialist and an experienced occupational therapist, my...2023-11-1318 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Internet Marketing Training for Aging In Place SpecialistsSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Are you interested in starting a business as an aging in place specialist? Or learning more about SEO, AI writing tools, and online marketing? If you answered yes, then you should listen to my podcast episode with Webmaster, Esther Kane. We discuss several marketing tools and online strategies that can help you get your business off the ground through the development of a fully functioning website and more. The discussion is centered around creating a robust online presence through a wel...2023-11-0352 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Safe at Home: Navigating the Future of Accessible Living with Jim Greatorex of VGM Live At HomeSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Jim Greatorex is the vice president of VGM Live at Home. VGM Live at Home is a nationwide, collaborative membership community with services and solutions for independently owned and operated, certified accessible home modification providers and contractors.VGM Live at Home built its network of providers as the solution to this societal issue. They continue to add resources to their membership, so the VGM Live at Home providers are the trusted source of “Best in Class” companies in their market. Some...2023-10-1254 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Empowering Seniors: A Conversation with Steve Gurney on Positive Aging and Innovative Solutions for Senior LivingSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.About Steve GurneySteve Gurney founded Retirement Living SourceBook in 1990. Drawing from the experience of observing his family caring for Steve’s aging grandfather, he created a comprehensive publication to help others in the same situation. Over the next few years Steve expanded the publication to three regional editions, DC metro, State of Maryland, and the Philadelphia region. Steve has worked closely with nearly every regional and national organization on aging to help maximize their exposure and helping find...2023-09-2744 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.From Personal Challenge to National Change: Julie Sawchuk's Mission for Universal AccessibilitySend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Julie Sawchuk B.Sc., B.Ed., RHFACAs a Best Selling Author, Speaker, Educator and Accessibility Strategist, Julie is committed to forming positive, strong, and responsive relationships that help you create accessible spaces. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2015, Julie became aware of the everyday challenge of living in a world not built with accessibilityin mind, and so began her journey as an accessibility strategist. She earned the RickHansen Foundation Accessibility Certification and launched Sawchuk Accessible Solutions, where she consults...2023-09-2037 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Award Winning Accessibility Specialist and Popular Podcast Host, Stephen Beard, Talks About Accessibility in Real EstateSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Stephen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in theSan Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast aboutAccessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters. The show profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate aboutinclusion and improving housing accessibility. In 2023, he was named the 2023 Fair Housing Champion by the California Association of Realtors.Stephen serves on the Board of Directors of East Bay Innovations, a non-profitdedicated to empowering people...2023-09-1345 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Utilizing Universal Design Principles to Create Boomer-Friendly Environments in the Hospitality IndustrySend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Universal Design (UD) is a holistic approach aimed at creating spaces and products that are accessible, understandable, and usable by everyone, irrespective of age, size, or physical capability. The objective extends beyond mere accessibility to encompass usability, comprehension, and enjoyment. For the hospitality sector, especially in catering to Baby Boomers, this translates to designs that are both aesthetically appealing and functional for all guests. Key principles of UD include:1. Equitable Use: Designs should cater to people with varied abilities, like ensuring wheelchair accessibility for...2023-09-0406 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Baby Boomers Are the Future of Hospitality: How to Create Boomer-Friendly EnvironmentsSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Baby Boomers, individuals born between 1946 and 1964, are a significant market segment with considerable economic influence. With their disposable income and free time, they frequently travel and dine out. The hospitality industry needs to adapt to their tastes, preferences, and requirements. As they age, their needs will lead to disruptions in the senior living industry, offering opportunities for those who innovate and challenges for those who don't. The article discusses the economic influence of Baby Boomers, who hold over half of the nation's wealth. It emphasizes the...2023-08-2813 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Redefining Independence: WheelPad's Vision for Accessible Living"Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.WheelPad L3C is dedicated to helping people live in a home they love. Universally accessible homes keep families together and create true housing choice for all. WheelPad creates housing solutions to make it easy to live, work, and play at home.WheelPad makes Personal Accessible Dwellings (PADs) that can rapidly make any property a safe and cozy universally accessible place. We aim to help people have more housing choice: whether they are seeking to stay in their home as they...2023-08-0954 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.The Hope Renovations Story: Bridging the Gender Gap in Construction While Helping Older Adults Age In PlaceSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the inspiring story of Hope Renovations - an organization that stands at the intersection of women's empowerment, senior care, and the booming construction industry. Kat Reach, the Director of Construction Operations tells us their story. The journey began ten years ago when the founder and CEO of Hope Renovations, Nora Spencer, MSW, then working in HR at Lowe's corporate headquarters, found a passion for DIY home repairs and renovations. Yet, she noticed a d...2023-08-0241 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Empowering Older Adults' to Choose Where They Live: A Realtor's Role in Facilitating Aging in Place SolutionsSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Heather Brooks is a third generation Los Angeles native, now living in Fort Lauderdale, and passionate about helping seniors “Modify or Move” safely in their homes and communities as they age. She has a teaching background and almost 30 years experience in Real Estate, with extensive training in the senior field, including the designations of Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and two National Association of Realtors Certifications (SRES® | SFR®) Combining her love for education and Real Estate, she helped create and grow eXp Real...2023-07-2639 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Designing the Future of Dining: Crafting Age-Friendly Restaurants with Renowned Designer Robert AncillSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Robert Ancill has always had a passion for creativity and design which led him to the restaurant industry where he created and designed restaurant and food retail concepts. In 2006, Robert founded TNI Design, a high-energy innovative international design agency that provides modern and contemporary design solutions. Based in Los Angeles, TNI Design and its mother Group, The Next Idea has worked or consulted with clients in over 24 countries. Robert sits on several companies and NGO Board of Directors and is regularly quoted i...2023-07-1943 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Remodel your Bathroom for Aging In Place Using Contemporary Design without Breaking the Bank!Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Mike Foti is President of Innovate Building Solutions - a nationwide wholesalers ofunique grout free laminate shower and tub wall panels, stone low profile showerpans, glass doors, glass blocks, glass floors, and glass counters).In addition, Mike has a regional installation operations in Ohio doing bathremodeling, glass blocks and designing and installing home organization systems.He purchased this business in 1985 (at the age of 9….OK, he might be stretchingthe truth about that – but he does...2023-07-1351 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Aging In Place Design for Interior Designers: Grow Your BusinessSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Aging in Place design refers to the practice of creating a living space that meets the unique needs of people as they age.This design approach aims to enable older adults to live in their own homes safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.The ultimate goal is to increase the quality of life for older adults, allowing them to maintain their independence for as long as possible.The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) certification program is...2023-07-0925 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Earn A CAPS Certification As an OT Student - Home ModificationsSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Earning a CAPS certification as an occupational therapy (OT) student is a significant achievement that can enhance one's professional opportunities and expand their impact within the field.Recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), this certification demonstrates a graduate's ability to effectively address the unique needs of individuals in various settings.Whether working in educational settings, mental health facilities, or home environments, OT professionals with a CAPS certification possess...2023-06-2108 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Ready to Embark on a New Career in the Fastest Growing Industry?Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.If you’re passionate about creating inclusive and comfortable environments for older adults, earning your CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) certification can open up rewarding opportunities in the field of aging in place.The CAPS certification, offered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), equips professionals like general contractors, interior designers, PT’s, and social workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and modify homes for aging individuals, enabling them to live safely and independently in their own residences.Whether you’...2023-06-1607 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.How To Design For Senior Living and Aging In PlaceSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Interior Designer, Jerad Gardemal has been working in the interior design industry for over 30 years. Jerad owns JF Gardemal Designs, and specializes in senior living, hospitality, and high-end residential design. Jerad is a master in creating aesthetics that are beautiful, comfortable, and functional. Please listen to learn how an interior designer can use design to enable people to remain and enjoy their homes for as long as possible, while increasing both independence and quality of life. Jerad also sheds light on the ever changing and competitive...2023-05-1647 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Did You Know a Reverse Mortgage Can be Used to Help Older Adults Age In Place?Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Reverse Mortgages have been around for decades, however they are becoming more popular than ever before. This type of loan can be used to help finance home improvements, new furniture, in home care, and even vacations. Of course, there are certain criteria that must be met in order to qualify for this type of loan and it may not be right for every person over age 65, nonetheless, it is an option worth exploring. Please listen to my conversation with subject matter expert Sue Haviland, CRMP, Speaker...2023-05-1035 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Alex Montoya: Influencer, Author, Motivational Speaker...Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Alex Montoya was born with a rare condition that would impose tremendous challenges for him from the day he was born. Thanks to a loving family, the Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as his own personal determination and courage, Alex has lived a remarkable life. He received a mainstream education at a time where children with physical disabilities were segregated to "special schools." He then went on to receive a college education from an Ivy League institution, at the University of Notre Dame. Alex also...2023-05-0447 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti, Co-Founder of the Universal Design Living Laboratory Shares Her Inspirational Story of Perseverance and ResilienceSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D, is an author, Universal Design and Aging In Place subject matter expert and a public and motivational speaker. She is the Co-founder of the Universal Design Living Laboratory. Rosemarie and her husband Mark Leder, built their home based on UD and Green Building practices. Their homes holds multiple certifications in UD, Green Building, Wildlife Habitat, and more. Rosemarie and Mark spent 7 years doing research into the area of Universal Design. The process led to a belief that they could share...2023-04-2650 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Episode 51: Are You an Occupational Therapist or Healthcare Provider Looking for a Career Change?Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Catia "Cat" Garell, MA, OTR, SCEM, ECHM co-owner of Thrive for Life, talks about how she started a successful home modification business 10 years ago. In 2019, she joined the faculty at USC Davis Leonard School of Gerontology, as an instructor for the "How To Get It Done" Module #2 course of the Executive Certificate in Home Modification (ECHM). Cat and her business partner Damian Sempio, OTR ECHM also started another program called: "Home Mods Mentor," with a focus on mentoring future occupational therapists and professionals in the home mo...2023-04-1940 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Episode 50: Home Designs for Life Reaches 50 Episodes!Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.I am happy to announce that I am celebrating the recording of my 50th episode! I want to dedicate this episode to my mom, which has supported me throughout my life. She was especially instrumental in helping me get through OT school when I was a single mom and a full-time graduate student. Than you, mom. I will always be in debt to you and dad!Support the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com2023-04-1208 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Episode 49: How To Help Your Aging Parents Stay At HomeSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.As your parents age, they may need more help staying at home.There are many ways to help them stay independent and safe in their own home.Working as an occupational therapist for many years, I had the opportunity to work with many different families, who of course had differing ideas about how to tackle this issue.Fortunately, there is a lot of useful information on how to improve home safety and the health of your aging parent....2023-03-2917 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Episode 48: Surviving and Thriving After Experiencing A Catastrophic Injury: Ron Gold Former Wall Street Executive and CEO of LeanOnWe Shares His Amazing StorySend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Ron Gold, CEO of LeanOnWe, motivational speaker on overcoming adversity, aging and disability advocate, and former Wall Street executive, shares his story on surviving a catastrophic accident which resulted in a life-changing spinal cord injury. Ron didn't just survive this accident but is thriving 11 years later, alongside his wife and three daughters. Ron and his wife started LeanOnWe after experiencing the complexities and cost of navigating both skilled and unskilled home care services. They realized there is a crucial need for caregiving services, especially for our...2023-03-2227 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Episode 47: The Value Of A CAPS Certification For Real Estate ProfessionalsSend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Gian Hasbrock, MIRM, CAPS, MCSP, CGP, CRS educator for the NAHB, real estate professional, talks about the vital role the real estate professional plays in educating the baby boomer client in today's housing market. Gian has extensive experience in the housing sector and has seen how the market waxes and wanes over time, as well as the effect the economy and interest rates have on the housing segment. Gian is a Real Estate Consultant for Jon Parker Real Estate in Durham, NC...2023-03-1518 minHome Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.Episode 46: Todd Brickhouse Talks About Accessible Design and Being a Pioneer in the Home Modification IndustrySend us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Todd Brickhouse from Todd Brickhouse Design Group, shares his experiences as a business owner working with architects, builders, and designers, specializing in accessible and functional design. Todd discusses funding sources available for both children and older adults as well as explaining the difference between Universal Design and "aging in place" design. In addition to having a successful career, spanning over 40 years, Todd and his colleagues created Designs 4 Living Magazine. The publication will be celebrating its' 10th anniversary this summer. Support the showw...2023-03-0543 min