Janet Engel, OT/L, CAPS public
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My podcasts offers solutions to help older adults stay in their homes for as long as possible. We explore creative home modification solutions and talk to experts in the building and healthcare industry to help older adults and their caregivers navigate how to create safer, more attractive, and comfortable spaces while simultaneously increasing their home value. Let us educate you on creating a home that changes with you, so you can live your best life at any age!
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Michael Pankow, a retail mortgage executive and CEO of Veterans Mortgage of America with over 20 years of experience, focusing on the benefits and misconceptions surrounding reverse mortgages. Michael shares his personal journey in the mortgage indus…
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Chris Lalomia, CEO of The Trusted Toolbox, discusses his business and the challenges and benefits of home renovations for older adults and people with disabilities. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing professionalism and trust in the handyman industry. Lalomia also talks about the growing tren…
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary Katherine Ambrose, founder of America's Senior Home Coach, shares her journey in the senior real estate industry and how she started her own television show, Empowering Seniors on PBS. She emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities and following your intuition. Katherine discusses…
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary Joseph Erlbach, co-owner of Rapid Recess Systems, discusses the benefits and installation process of curbless shower systems. He explains that the idea for the system came about when his wife broke her leg and struggled with getting in and out of the shower. The Rapid Recess System uses steel b…
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Ali Sultani, owner of Handy Pro Services, and Melissa Bresler, outreach coordinator and occupational therapist, discuss their business and the services they provide for people with disabilities and those who want to age in place. They offer home modifications such as installing grab bars, ramps, stair …
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Ryan Herd, CEO of Caregiver Smart Solutions, shares his journey from the tech industry to founding his company, and discusses the development and functionality of the Caregiver Smart Solutions Core Kit. The conversation also covers the use of data collected by the Core Kit, privacy issues, system setup…
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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…
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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 disabilit…
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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. …
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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 emph…
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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 a…
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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 al…
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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 …
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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 subsc…
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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 …
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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 communi…
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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 cl…
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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 Healthcr…
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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 …
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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' ann…
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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 sys…
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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 var…
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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 servi…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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 provide…
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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 …
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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 every…
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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 inclusi…
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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 th…
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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 a…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 se…
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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 des…
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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 …
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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 i…
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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 Cer…
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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 Buil…
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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.…
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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 …
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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 educati…
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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. Thei…
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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 Execut…
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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, mo…
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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 tac…
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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 …
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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 a…
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