Are you or a loved one hoping to live independently at home for as long as possible? The Aging In Place Directory podcast explores all aspects of aging in place - from home modifications and safety products, to caregiving tips and resources for older adults.Host Esther C. Kane, CAPS, C.D.S. shares insights from her training and experience as well as by interviewing experts on creating an environment that supports independent living as we age. Each episode will discuss key topics like fall prevention, home modifications, tech products for older adults as well as adaptive equipment, resources and information for caregivers of seniors and much, much more.Tune in weekly for practical advice to help you or your loved ones thrive while aging in place.Visit aginginplacedirectory.com to search for these specialists or if you provide services for older adults, register your business on the directory!Let's all work together to make the home as safe as possible so that as we grow older we can live in them as long as possible.
Small Sparks, Big Changes: Finding the Hidden Fire Risks in an Older Adult's Home
Many home fire risks grow quietly as hearing, vision, memory, and mobility change with age. In this episode, retired Occupational Therapist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist Esther Kane walks listeners through the most common fire hazards in older adults' homes, from unattended cooking and space heaters to home oxygen, smoking, and outdated smoke alarms. She shares practical, affordable steps, explains special alarms for people with hearing loss, and offers guidance on building an escape plan that fits a person's real abilities. This episode is helpful for older adults, family caregivers, and aging-in-place professionals. Visit AgingInPlaceDirectory.com (http://AgingInPlaceDirectory.com) to find qualified professionals who can help make a home safer.
2 Oct 2026
What to do when a loved one wanders
When a loved one with dementia wanders, knowing what to do can make a frightening situation easier to manage.
In this episode, we explain what caregivers should do when someone goes missing, why wandering happens, and how families can reduce the risk of it happening again. We also discuss door alarms, identification, GPS devices, daily routines, supervision, and other practical safety strategies.
Visit AgingInPlaceDirectoryHub.com (http://AgingInPlaceDirectoryHub.com) to find aging-in-place professionals who can help make a loved one's home safer.
25 Sept 2026
When is it time to bring in home care?
How do families know when an older parent needs home care, and should they wait until something goes wrong?
In this episode, Esther Kane and Robin Schiltz, Senior Home Safety Specialist, discuss the everyday warning signs that extra support may be needed, from missed meals and medication problems to falls, isolation, and caregiver exhaustion. They also explain why starting with just a few hours of help can sometimes preserve independence rather than take it away.
Visit AgingInPlaceDirectoryHub.com (http://AgingInPlaceDirectoryHub.com) to find aging-in-place professionals and resources in your area.
Contact Aging In Place Directory
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Aging In Place Directory?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
