Innovative Aging Episode 12: Aging in Place: Is the PEO Model the Key to Success? (Live Podcast Recording)

<p><a href="https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/pamela-toto-occupational-therapy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA</a>, an internationally recognized expert in gerontology and director of the University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Laboratory, joins host <a href="https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/Carol-Chiang" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Carol Chiang</a> to explore the front lines of aging in place. Together, they discuss how a “living laboratory” is bridging the gap between clinical care and independent living by piloting smart-home technologies in real-world settings. You will discover how to apply the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model to overcome environmental barriers—like the steep stairs and cramped spaces of historic homes—while learning to intervene early to extend client autonomy. Tune in to gain actionable insights on navigating funding challenges and using modern technology solutions to optimize home safety for your older adult patients.<br></p><p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze the evidence around the most effective solutions, including facilitators and barriers, that promote aging in place</li><li>Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address aging in place through person-environment-occupation (PEO) modifications and smart-home technology</li><li>Solve patient case scenarios involving common clinical, functional, and behavioral challenges to aging in place</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><ul><li>(00:00:00) Welcome</li><li>(00:03:40) Background and development of guest speaker&#39;s PEO model</li><li>(00:06:22) Statistics around aging in place</li><li>(00:09:15) Flexible definition of “home“ as a productive starting point</li><li>(00:11:35) Developing the PEO model through the OT lens</li><li>(00:17:38) Collaborating to break down community silos</li><li>(00:20:00) University of Pittsburgh School of Health‘s “The Hub“ project</li><li>(00:23:00) Using the lab to educate the community</li><li>(00:25:10) Person-centered approach to technology in the home</li><li>(00:28:14) Building solutions to home hurdles, such as grabbers, chair rails, and stairs</li><li>(00:39:30) Available resources for products and services</li><li>(00:46:27) First steps with in-home strategies for clients</li><li>(00:51:30) Financial challenges with home modifications</li><li>(00:55:43) Top three takeaways</li><li>(00:59:00)