Tag: Paul Kocharhook
DIY or Call a Pro? Aging in Place Home Projects Every Senior Should Think...
As summer arrives, many families turn their attention to home improvement projects. Adult children often visit aging parents and notice things around the house that need attention—a sticking shower door, a loose handrail, poor lighting, or a bathroom that no longer feels safe.
While do-it-yourself projects can save money and provide a sense of accomplishment, some home modifications carry significant risks, especially when aging in place is the goal. In this episode, aging-in-place specialist Paul Kocharhook joins Suzanne to discuss which projects are safe to tackle yourself, and which ones should always be left to professionals.
Safe Gardening and Outdoor Living for Seniors: Aging in Place Tips for a Safer...
Aging-in-place expert Paul Kocharhook discusses practical ways seniors can continue enjoying their outdoor spaces safely. Their conversation offers valuable guidance for older adults who want to remain independent at home, as well as adult children looking to help aging parents stay safe while aging in place.
Aging in Place | For Ourselves and Our Kids
Baby Boomers are redefining retirement, with 95% wanting to age in place. Aging-in-Place specialist Paul Kocharhook, President of Pathway Design + Construction joins the Trustcasters at Answers for Elders to share more about how to keep our homes safe as we age gracefully, how to live more fluidly and easily in your home, and how to transform our homes to support us as we age without compromising aesthetics.
Questions to Ask Experts to Help Parents Age in Place
If you want to age in place, or if you have parents that want to age in place, what are the best questions you should ask an aging-in-place specialist? Aging in Place specialist Paul Kocharhook, the CEO of Pathway Design & Construction, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to share his advice for adult children that are helping their parents to plan to stay in their homes?
Wildfire Smoke? Bad Air? How to Minimize Impact
Air quality for everyone is huge, even more so as we get older. Aging in Place specialist Paul Kocharhook, the CEO of Pathway Design & Construction, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about air quality, this other aspect of making a home safer. He also explains what it means for an expert to be designated as an Aging in Place specialist.
Non-Slip Floors, Stairway Handrails for a Safer Home
People don't necessarily know what aging in place is, and what kind of simple changes can be most impactful to make our home safer for ourselves and for aging parents when they visit. Aging in Place specialist Paul Kocharhook, the CEO of Pathway Design & Construction, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to share adjustments we can make to our homes, from DiY projects to more complex upgrades. Paul also talks about sustainability.
Making Your Home Safe When Aging Parents Visit
Baby Boomers are redefining retirement, and many, as long as they're able, want to keep living in their homes. Yet as they get older, one accident could change their future and shatter their dreams. So if you want to age in place, if you have parents that want to age in place, this program is for you. Paul Kocharhook, the CEO of Pathway Design & Construction, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about keeping our home safe as we get older.








