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Aging In Place Directory
Are you or a loved one hoping to live independently at home for as long as possible?
The Aging In Place Directory podcast explores all aspects of aging in place - from home modifications and safety products, to caregiving tips and resources for older adults.
Host Esther C. Kane, CAPS, C.D.S. shares insights from her training and experience as well as by interviewing experts on creating an environment that supports independent living as we age.
Each episode will discuss key topics like fall prevention, home modifications, tech products for older adults as well as adaptive equipment, resources and information for caregivers of seniors and much, much more.
Tune in weekly for practical advice to help you or your loved ones thrive while aging in place.
Visit aginginplacedirectory.com to search for these specialists or if you provide services for older adults, register your business on the directory!
Let's all work together to make the home as safe as possible so that as we grow older we can live in them as long as possible.
Aging In Place Directory
#12 - What Do Aging In Place Specialists Do And How Can They Help You?
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In this episode, Esther Kane discusses the role and importance of aging in place professionals. She explains that aging in place specialists are trained to help seniors and individuals with disabilities modify their homes to make them safer and more accessible.
She emphasizes the importance of utilizing the services of an aging in place specialist before a crisis occurs, as they can help prevent accidents and increase independence.
Esther also provides information on the various training and certification programs available for aging in place professionals and the services they offer, such as home assessments, home modifications, and technology integration.
She dispels the misconception that home modifications decrease the value of a home and highlights how they can actually increase its value.
Esther concludes by encouraging listeners to visit the Aging in Place Directory to find aging in place specialists in their area.
- Aging in place professionals are trained to help seniors and individuals with disabilities modify their homes to make them safer and more accessible.
- Utilizing the services of an aging in place specialist before a crisis occurs can help prevent accidents and increase independence.
- There are various training and certification programs available for aging in place professionals, each offering different levels of training and specialization.
- Home assessments, home modifications, and technology integration are some of the services provided by aging in place professionals.
- Home modifications recommended by aging in place specialists can actually increase the value of a home.
- The Aging in Place Directory is a valuable resource for finding aging in place specialists in your area.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Purpose of the Aging in Place Directory
01:55
Definition and Role of Aging in Place Professionals
03:51
Training and Certification Programs for Aging in Place Professionals
06:11
Services Provided by Aging in Place Professionals
08:06
Certifications and Specialties of Aging in Place Professionals
15:36
Home Assessments and Recommendations
21:43
Increasing Home Value through Home Modifications
23:41
Finding Aging in Place Specialists through the Aging in Place Directory
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