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Home 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.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 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.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 min