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. 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 Ba...

Send 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 se...

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 univ...

Send 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 Ho...

Send 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 Certif...

Send 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 a...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Mike Foti is President of Innovate Building Solutions - a nationwide wholesalers of unique grout free laminate shower and tub wall panels, stone low profile shower pans, glass doors, glass blocks, glass floors, and glass counters). In addition, Mike has a regional installation operations in Ohio doing bath remodeling, glass blocks and designing and in...

Send 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...

Send 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), t...

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 co...

Send 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 c...

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 per...

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 disabil...

Send 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, Gre...

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 Mod...

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! Suppor...

Send 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 us...

Send 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 da...

Send 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 th...

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

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Mike Hogenmiller , former Merchandising VP at The Home Depot for Kitchen and Bath shares his knowledge and experience as a top executive at the world's largest home improvement company in the world. He delves into statistics related to the aging population and specifically the Baby Boomer segment. Mike explains the market share Baby Boomers hold...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Remodeling a home for aging in place is an important decision that requires careful planning and budgeting. Home renovation costs for aging in place can vary greatly depending on the size of the project, materials used, and labor costs. There are many factors to consider when estimating how much it will cost to remodel your home for aging in place, an...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Universal Design For Bathrooms is an idea that has been gaining traction in recent years. Its aim is to make bathrooms more accessible for people with physical disabilities, as well as making them safer and more comfortable for everyone who uses them. This concept applies to a variety of design elements, such as layout, fixtures and fittings, safety c...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Universal Design for kitchens is a concept that is becoming increasingly popular, especially with baby boomers. It takes into account the physical and cognitive abilities of people of all ages and abilities, and creates an environment where everyone can be comfortable and safe in their kitchen. As an Occupational therapist working in the home health s...

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. The benefits of natural light for seniors are undeniable. With advancing age come various health issues, many of which can be greatly improved or even alleviated through exposure to the sun’s rays. Spending time outdoors in natural light provides numerous physical and mental health benefits that can help older adults lead a happier and healthier life....