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

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Scott Fulton, an expert in health and housing, discusses his book 'WealthSpan' and the key factors for aging well. He emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and designing a framework for health and wealth based on individual values. The conversation covers topics such as diet, activity, cognitive health, and the impact of li...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary Deval Patel, CEO of Lotus , shares the story of developing the Lotus ring, a wearable device that controls home appliances. The ring eliminates the need for rewiring and internet, addressing privacy concerns. It is designed for ease of use and accessibility, benefiting individuals with disabilities, temporary limitations, and situational needs...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary Nick Middleton, a general contractor and certified Aging in Place specialist, discusses Knoxville Aging in Place and their partnership with Habitat for Humanity. They offer home modifications such as ramps, walk-in showers, widening doors, and kitchen remodels to help individuals age in place. Middleton explains the benefits of being part of t...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Melissa Hladek, a hoarding remediation expert, shares her career journey and insights into hoarding disorder. She explains that hoarding is a result of one decision at a time and a lack of follow-through. Hoarding disorder is a specific medical diagnosis characterized by a lack of insight. Melissa emphasizes the importance of addressing safety hazards...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary Maria Szeglowski the kitchen and bath sales designer for Richelieu , discusses the company's advanced lighting products that enhance home environments and promote aging in place. Richelieu is known for being ahead of the curve in lighting innovation, offering products such as silicone lighting and LED back in 2008. They have developed a p...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Jeff Kutas , founder of MB Sentinel, discusses his aging in place product, the Box Gobbler, which solves the problem of package delivery and returns. The product offers great ergonomics and ease of use, allowing packages to be delivered directly into the home. It is a universal solution for people of all ages and can be integrated with home technology...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Christina and Cindy , co-founders of the Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner, started their YouTube channel in 2015 and turned it into a business in 2020. Their inspiration for starting the channel was to address frequently asked questions they received as therapists in home health. They wanted to provide caregivers and patients with videos that...

Send 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...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Jared Chevraux , CEAC the executive vice president of Jtek Solutions Group and owner of Jared Chevraux Consulting , discusses his background and motivation for specializing in home access consulting. He shares his design philosophy and how he markets to clients without urgent needs. Jared emphasizes the importance of making accessible design beautiful...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Tom Jameson discusses the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant program and the specific program he created in West Lafayette, Indiana. The program provides grant dollars to qualified homeowners for home modifications and repairs. Tom explains the income requirements and how to find member banks in your community. He also highlights the benefits of CAP certifi...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Ilan Tiagai, CEO and co-founder of the Smart Hygiene Company, discusses the inspiration behind creating the first AI bidet on the market. He explains how spectroscopy is used in the bidet to identify and clean soiled areas. The bidet's smart features, such as adjusting water temperature and thorough cleaning, set it apart from traditional bidets....

Send 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. The...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Jill Bjerke , the founder and CEO of Silver Spaces, discusses the Silver Spaces Senior Home Safety Assessment that she created. The assessment is designed to help aging in place professionals and homeowners make homes safer for older adults. It allows users to pick specific rooms in the home and answer standardized questions about safety features. The...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. In this conversation, Sue Wadden and Emily Kantz from Sherwin-Williams discuss the impact of color on health, safety and wellness. They explain how different colors influence mood and mental health, and recommend specific colors for creating calming environments. They also discuss Sherwin-Williams' annual color mix and color forecast, and how it...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Viconic Health is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing passive impact protection systems. Their goal is to bring the same level of passive impact protection to senior living that is currently enjoyed in industries like automotive and sports. They have developed an underlayment system that provides enhanced fall protection in long...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Jeff Weiss , founder and CEO of Age of Majority , discusses the power of active agers in his TEDx talk. He emphasizes the importance of embracing aging and living a vibrant, active life. Jeff dispels misconceptions in marketing campaigns targeted at older adults and highlights the value they bring to various sectors, such as the workforce and communit...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Sally Duplantier (du-PLON-tee-ay) is a renowned gerontologist and founder of Zing. Her mission is to help older adults live their best lives longer through better nutrition, more movement, better sleep, less stress, and more social engagement. Sally is also the host of Wellness Wednesdays, a free service to the community which provides evidenced-based...

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...

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. decors Interiors (beachy earthtones) after an unexpected health scare in 2015, one of the first projects her design firm di...

Send 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 infl...

Send 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 throu...

Send 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 co...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. 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 Maryl...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. 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...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. 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, h...