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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