Alzheimer’s & Aging in Place: Designing a Safer, More Supportive Home

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What happens when a loved one with Alzheimer’s wants to remain at home? How can families make a familiar home safer without taking away the independence and comfort that make it feel like home? In this special five-part SilverHome conversation from Answers for Elders, host Barry Long is joined by Tom Minty of ABLE Environments and Paul Kocharhook of Pathway Design + Construction to explore the physical and environmental side of Alzheimer’s care and aging in place. The conversation looks at how thoughtful home design can support a person living with Alzheimer’s while also making life safer and more manageable for family caregivers. Topics include familiarity and routines, universal design,…