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Aging in Place - Expert Strategies for Safe and Comfortable Living with Jim McWhirter
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Aging in Place: Expert Strategies for Safe and Comfortable Living with Jim McWhirter
Thinking about staying in your home as you age? This episode of Peaceful Life Radio features Certified Aging in Place Specialist Jim McWhirter! Learn practical strategies for creating a safe, comfortable, and functional living space. Discover essential home modifications, important considerations about falls and loneliness, and when it might be time to explore other living options.
Key Topics:Guest: Jim McWhirter, Gemini Builders & Wellington Park
- What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist? (1:56)
- Identifying and addressing home fall hazards (6:09)
- Affordable vs. expensive home modifications (10:56)
- The importance of social connection and combating loneliness (0:36, 13:49)
- Talking to loved ones about aging in place and using assistance (16:55)
- When to consider assisted living vs. remodeling (26:10)
Hosts: David Lowry & Don Drew
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Opening Remarks (00:00:00)
2. Meet Jim McWhirter: Aging in Place Specialist (00:00:51)
3. Understanding the CAPS Program (00:01:41)
4. Challenges of Aging in Place (00:04:05)
5. Preventing Falls and Ensuring Safety (00:06:56)
6. Cost and Considerations for Home Modifications (00:10:49)
7. Government Programs and Financial Assistance (00:15:17)
8. Dealing with Stubbornness and Resistance (00:16:54)
9. Innovative Home Modifications (00:19:35)
10. Independent Living vs. Assisted Living (00:25:44)
11. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:29:33)
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