Care Coordinator with Friends Life Care Nancy Thomas, MS, OTR/L, CAPS sat down to share her expertise on home modifications that can help older adults age in place. Nancy has a background in occupational therapy and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). She answered a commonly asked question: How do you make your home safer for aging in place? 

There are many areas throughout the home that can become more difficult to navigate as we age, but there are modifications you can make to create a safer, more accessible space to live as you get older. 
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Choosing to plan for aging in place is just the start of your retirement and aging journey. Once you choose to partner with a continuing care at home or coordinated care organization, you gain access to a team of experienced Wellness and Care Coordinators. They are there to help guide you as you stay independent at home throughout your life. 

 Wellness and Care Coordinators come from a wide range of disciplines, creating a well-rounded team and an expert resource for a variety of questions about aging. 

So, what kind of support is available for older adults who wan…