Staying Home on Your Own Terms

For many families, the conversation about staying home as a parent ages is long overdue, and often harder than expected. In this episode, host Tiffany Robinson talks with occupational therapist and aging in place specialist Esther Kane about what it actually takes to make staying home safe, sustainable, and financially realistic.

What you’ll learn in this episode

Why seniors resist help, and what families tend to get wrong about it

The home safety assessment: what it is, who does it, and why it comes first

The rooms and habits that create the most risk, and the fixes that don't require a renovation

Funding options most families haven't considered, including what reverse mortgages actually look like today

Why the tools that support independence (like grab bars and walkers) are exactly that: tools

Additional resources:

Senior Safety Advice — Esther Kane's resource hub for seniors and family caregivers

Aging in Place Directory — A directory of professionals and services supporting aging in place

DementiaWise™ Training Program — ComForCare's dementia care education resource for families and professional caregivers

Caregiver resources from ComForCare