Aging in Place

If you are reading this, no doubt you are in the shoes I was in for six years as I cared for my own...

If you or your parents' goal is to age in place safely, protect assets, and avoid leaving children overwhelmed, this episode is a must-watch. As 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day, the need for proactive aging and long-term-care planning has never been more urgent. Suzanne and Lindsay Friedman talk about how families can prepare for aging in place, long-term-care costs, and difficult caregiving decisions before a crisis hits. From understanding future care needs and estimating costs to exploring Medicaid planning, long-term-care insurance, social services, and asset protection strategies, this conversation breaks down complex topics into practical steps.

Dr. Jill Bjerke talks about the Silver Spaces App, which helps you survey your home to make it more aging-in-place friendly.

Relocating an aging parent isn’t as simple as packing boxes and hiring movers. Every state has different laws, healthcare systems, financial assistance programs, and long-term care resources. Without careful planning, families can quickly become overwhelmed by unexpected legal, financial, and medical challenges. Suzanne and Lindsay Friedman welcome Melanie Gloede, franchise owner of CarePatrol serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Together, they share practical guidance for families who are considering moving an older loved one across state lines and explain how working with experienced senior care advisors can make the process significantly easier.

Lindsay Friedman and Shannon Lyons from Care Bloom join Suzanne to talk about an innovative new home-monitoring tool to assist senior loved ones with aging in place, living independently in their later years. Through the use of a watch and app, Care Bloom provides health monitoring services for caregivers. You'll be able to purchase Care Bloom beginning in June.

During our lighting round segment on the Answers for Elders radio show, expert Dr. Jill Bjerke joins Suzanne to answer three top questions about aging in place as part of this month's Specialist Spotlight.

Aaron Murphy, owner of Aging-in-Place-focused ADM Architecture in the greater Seattle area, joins Suzanne to talk about the website ForeverHome-US.com.

Did you know? 49% of American households contain at least two adult generations. Seniors living with adult children increased 40% in the last decade. Staying...

Whether you’re planning for your own future, helping a loved one stay at home longer, or navigating mobility challenges after illness or injury, this episode offers practical insights. Learn how universal design can make homes safer and more comfortable for everyone, why planning ahead saves money and stress, and how accessibility upgrades can actually increase property value. If you want to future-proof your home and maintain independence as you age, this conversation is a must-watch. Suzanne is joined by Paul Kocharhook, President of Pathway Design + Construction, along with Tom Minty and Barry Long, founders of Able Environments.

For many older adults, staying in the home they love is an important part of maintaining independence and quality of life. But as mobility, balance, strength or other needs change, the home may need to change, too. And one of the most important places to consider is the bathroom. Bathrooms can present a surprising number of safety challenges. Slippery surfaces, high bathtub walls, narrow doorways, poor lighting, inadequate support, electrical hazards and difficult-to-reach fixtures can all make everyday routines more challenging. Suzanne Newman talks with Paul Kocharhook about how to create safer, more accessible and more comfortable bathrooms.