Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.

Janet Engel, OT/L, CAPS, ECHM
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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!

  1. قبل ٣ أيام

    Universal Design Is the Key to Aging In Place

    Send 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...

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  2. ١١ جمادى الأولى

    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 af...

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  3. ٤ جمادى الأولى

    Making Homes Accessible for Everyone

    Send 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...

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  4. ٢٥ ربيع الآخر

    Transforming Bathrooms for Independence with Occupational Therapist and Toilet Expert Maria Lindbergh

    Send 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 ...

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  5. ١٨ ربيع الآخر

    Comfort Meets Safety: The SENSTEC Showerpan

    Send 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...

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  6. ١٣ ربيع الآخر

    Multi-Generation Living & Home Design

    Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.SummaryIn this conversation, Daniel Fuchs shares his insights on multi-generational living, drawing from his personal experiences as a caregiver for his father with Alzheimer's. He discusses the increasing trend of families living together, especially post-COVID, and the emotional and financial benefits that come with it. Daniel emphasizes the importance of designing homes for multi-generational living, including the need for separation and privac...

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  7. ٤ ربيع الآخر

    Planning for Aging In Place with Nancy Griffin

    Send 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 a...

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  8. ٢١ ربيع الأول

    Navigating the Reverse Mortgage Landscape with Michael Pankow, CEO of Veterans Mortgage of America

    Send 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 challe...

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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!

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