ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Students of Aging, host Sandra Thompson is joined by Sheila Miller and Jania Zapotoski to explore Aging in Place—what it means, the challenges it presents, and practical strategies for overcoming barriers. From financial savings to innovative community-based models, the conversation covers real-life experiences and solutions for staying independent at home. Sheila shares personal stories of adapting her living space, managing mobility limitations, and ensuring home safety, while the group discusses programs like Nursing Home Without Walls and OASIS that help seniors maintain autonomy. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how to make aging in place a reality.
Students of Aging is funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Presented by WoodGreen Community Services' Seniors Advisory Council.
Links:
OASIS Model for Aging in Place - https://www.oasis-aging-in-place.com/
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) - https://www.pace-il.ca/
Guide to Home Modifications for Seniors - https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-programs-and-services-seniors/home-and-housing
