Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home‪.‬ Janet Engel, OT/L, CAPS

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 journey with clients has reinforced the belief that the right color choices are instrumental in crafting living spaces that are not merely visually appealing but are also havens of comfort and ease.
The colors we surround ourselves with can offer a sense of calm, invigorate our spirit, or make navigation through a space more intuitive and safer, especially as we age.
This article aims to explore the nuanced relationship between color and its psychological impacts in the context of interior design.
We will uncover how strategic color use can create not only a visually stunning environment but also one that supports the physical and emotional needs of individuals.
This is particularly crucial for those who wish to age in place with dignity, maintaining independence and quality of life in a home that’s adapted to their evolving needs.
Join me as we delve into the world of colors, examining how they can be harnessed to enhance well-being, ensure safety, and promote a sense of wellness that transcends aesthetic pleasure.
Whether you’re redesigning a family home to accommodate the golden years or simply curious about the intersection of color and comfort, this exploration will shed light on the powerful role color plays in our lives and how it can be optimized within the sanctuary of our homes.

Full Article: Enhancing Health Safety and Wellness Through Colorful Interior Design
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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 well-designed website and leveraging SEO, AI writing tools, and other digital marketing tactics to effectively reach and serve the aging population.
Key Points Discussed:
Starting a business as an aging in place specialist.The importance of SEO and online marketing in reaching the target audience.Utilizing AI writing tools to enhance content creation.Strategies for developing a fully functional website that caters to the needs of the aging community.

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What Is Blog Marketing? A Beginner’s Guide For Aging In Place Specialists





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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 of these resources include:
Certified education programs that teach best practicesStrong relationships with manufacturer partners who provide great product solutions that make your customers and their families’ lives betterFight for government rules that will allow tax breaks for those who invest to make their homes livable with safe modificationsThought leadership that helps guide strategy and innovative thinkingAs a division of VGM & Associates, VGM Live At Home also gives its members access to the services offered by other VGM divisions. Their overall focus is to help independent businesses thrive.

 VGM Building Opportunities Summit
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Contact Jim: jim.greatorex@vgm.com
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About Steve Gurney
Steve 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 solutions to their challenges.
In 1998, Mr. Gurney sold his company to The Washington Post where he served as General Manager of Sourcebook and the Senior Living Solutions Division. 

In 2019, Mr. Gurney acquired the resource back, and has re-branded as Positive Aging Community adding a new design and content, distribution partners, podcasts, and a robust schedule of live and interactive discussions with thought-leaders on a wide variety of topics.
In addition, Mr. Gurney founded ProAging Network meetings and leads the DC Senior Resource Group important resources for senior-serving professionals.
Mr. Gurney serves or has served on the board of directors for the Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors (GROWS), Alzheimer’s Association, Interages, Business and Aging Task Force, Virginia Intergenerational Task Force, and the Beacon Institute. 

Steve has served on countless committees and provided guidance to help organizations and businesses better serve the senior population.  

Mr. Gurney has received awards and recognition from the Seabury Resources for Aging, Maryland Assisted Living Association, the Senior Marketing Institute and other notable organizations. 

Steve is a regular speaker at local, regional and national events and has been featured in regional and national publications, electronic and broadcast media.
Steve Gurney received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and a Masters Degree from the Erickson School of Aging Studies at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).
Mr. Gurney served as an adjunct professor at Erickson School of Aging Studies at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), instructing in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Steve is a competitive endurance athlete and certified level 2 Adaptive Snowboard Instructor with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), a certified level 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor with the American Canoe Association (ACA).  

In the winter he instructs with Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports at Liberty Mountain Resort, and for over eight years he led operations and a team of instructors at Surf Reston Stand Up Paddleboarding, which he turned over to Reston Association.
Contact Steve Gurney at 703-966-6182 or steve@proaging.com
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Julie Sawchuk B.Sc., B.Ed., RHFAC
As 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 accessibility
in mind, and so began her journey as an accessibility strategist. She earned the Rick
Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification and launched Sawchuk Accessible Solutions, where she consults, completes accessibility ratings and educates folks in the design and construction industry all across Canada.

In 2022, Julie was chosen by the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility to Chair the
review of the Design of Public Spaces for the Province of Ontario. Julie was also a
key member of the Canadian Standards Association’s Accessible Dwellings
Technical Committee and is the Vice Chair of the Huron County Accessibility
Advisory Committee.

Whether it's retrofitting an existing building or starting from scratch, Julie
speaks to audiences of architects, facilities managers, engineers and builders to
achieve meaningful levels of accessibility for private homes, international
airports and everything in between.

Julies's Books:
Building Better Bathrooms https://www.amazon.com/Building-Better-Bathrooms-Connecting-accessible-ebook/dp/B08XZMZZJF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M2O3JQUVZ4OH&keywords=julie+sawchuk&qid=1694541388&sprefix=julie+sawchuk%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1
Build Your Space  https://www.amazon.com/Build-YOUR-Space-create-accessible/dp/1999238400/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2M2O3JQUVZ4OH&keywords=julie+sawchuk&qid=1694541441&sprefix=julie+sawchuk%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-2

Folks can contact me at my website www.juliesawchuk.com
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Stephen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in the
San Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast about
Accessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters.

The show profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate about
inclusion 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-profit
dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities with supported
housing and employment opportunities.

He is also a member of the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council.

Stephen’s professional experience includes real estate sales, journalism, software
product marketing, and project management. He holds two Bachelor’s
degrees…one in Business Administration and another in Journalism. He was born
in Toronto, Canada, but has lived in the Bay Area since 2000.

When Stephen and his wife aren’t out on the town enjoying live theatre
(especially musicals), they love spending quiet time at home with their two cats,
Fred & Ginger. The cats graciously allow the couple to share their living space in
exchange for food and constant attention.phen has been a Realtor, Accessibility Specialist, and Disability Advocate in the

San Francisco/Bay Area since 2004. In 2021, Stephen launched a podcast about
Accessible Housing called Accessible Housing Matters. The
show profiles disability advocates and influencers who are passionate about
inclusion 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-profit
dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities with supported
housing and employment opportunities. He is also a member of the Alameda

County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council.
Stephen’s professional experience includes real estate sales, journalism, software
product marketing, and project management. He holds two Bachelor’s
degrees…one in Business Administration and another in Journalism. He was born
in Toronto, Canada, but has lived in the Bay Area since 2000.

When Stephen and his wife aren’t out on the town enjoying live theatre
(especially musicals), they love spending quiet time at home with their two cats,
Fred & Ginger. The cats graciously allow the couple to share their living space in
exchange for food and constant attention.

Contact Stephen: https://www.beardrealtyteam.com/contactus/
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