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According to a 2021 AARP survey, 77% of adults aged 50 and older wish to remain in their homes for the long term. However, despite this desire to age in place, a 2018 survey by HomeAdvisor reported that only 40% of homeowners aged 55 and older had made home modifications to make their homes safer and more accessible.
For Aging Services professionals, understanding the common challenges of aging in place and ways to combat them, including having access to resources to help older adults in the process, can make a significant difference in the quality of life each individual will have as they remain at home throughout the years.
In today’s ComForConnections episode, we delve into effective strategies and best practices for Aging Services professionals to help older adults age in place. Listen in as Janet Engel, OT, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and Owner of Home Designs for Life, provides actionable insights on home modifications necessary for safety and accessibility, as well as valuable considerations for aging services professionals to support their clients in living as safely and independently as possible.
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About Janet Engel:
Janet is a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) who has been passionately serving clients for over a decade. In 2020, she achieved certification as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In addition to her CAPS credential, Janet holds an Executive Certificate in Home Modification (ECHM) from the prestigious University of California Leonard School of Gerontology.
Beyond her clinical work, Janet serves as an approved instructor for the NAHB, where she has the opportunity to share her expertise with others in the field. She teaches the CAPS Certification Program and Universal Design Essentials, guiding future professionals in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate home modifications and implement universal design principles.
Janet serves on the Advisory Board for the Smart Hygiene Company. Janet has also collaborated with Sherwin Williams in the creation of a Custom Color Card featuring color schemes that are friendly for the aging eye, as well as lead continuing education webinars for Sherwin Williams and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). In addition, she has served on panels related to Aging In Place and Senior Living Design at High Point Market, the largest home furnishings trade show in the world.
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