Exploring the Options for Your Well Being and Choosing to Stay in Your Home
November 17, 2015
Hosted by Laura Mineff
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Episode Description
As we age in the places we love, we will modify our homes to support our new needs and help us maintain our independence so that we can continue to live in our homes. There are many ways to embrace the reality and joy of our homes while making necessary changes to enhance our comfort and add value to our investment. We may have seen the nursing home environment up close, having cared for an aging family member or friend. We know it’s not what we want and might be wondering if it’s really possible to avoid it. Though it may not seem like it, the answer is a resounding yes. My guest, Lynne Giacobbe, executive director of Kendal at Home will be sharing information on what we need to know in order to stay in our homes. Their mission, which is my mission with Environmental Well Being of Aging, is to help you remain part of your vibrant, diverse, caring community while providing options to promote independence, continuous learning, social relationships and excellence in healthcare.
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Many of us have chosen to embrace the different passages of our lives. We grow attached to our families and extended families in cherishing and enjoying sharing time and activities. As our brothers and sisters have families and our children create their own families, life keeps going on even during change with the older generation’s mobility and lifestyle challenges. We remember the times we have shared together from the many lasting memories. As we age in the place we love, we modify our homes to support our new needs and help us maintain our independence so that we can continue to live in our homes. It is nurturing for us to embrace the reality that for our continued well-being. There are many ways to help and enhance our lives while maintaining and still living in our homes. You can start by tuning in to Dynamic Insights for your Home Environment.
Laura Mineff
I have been a design contractor for 18 years in establishing my own business, which offers life-style consultation, building and designed concepts for individuals and commercial projects throughout the United States. I absolutely love what I do and have an insightful gift of extracting from my clients what they are looking to create for their desires and needs. My background includes a career as a licensed practical nurse, who has experience in assisting people with health and living challenges during life’s changes. I have taken on the challenge of working with major developers and conquering build outs for residential and commercial projects to reflect the changing lifestyle environments across the country. My knowledge and understanding of design development, contracting and general contracting embrace diverse elements to create atmospheres clients gravitate towards as they grow and expand in their life. I have tremendously enjoyed working with people in different stages of their life, health, family and home. I am a member of NAWBO, BNI and Cleveland HBA and have been recognized with 5 stars from HOUZ. BIA Home Association has acknowledged my business as a leader in green residential home projects that integrated teams from the community and local student groups. My goal to help and invigorate my clients to dwell in the best environment for their emotional, physical and professional lives is what I am passionate about in watching the joy of others come alive.
Episode Directory
December 2015
November 2015
- 11/24/2015: AGING DOESN'T MEAN RELOCATING FROM YOUR HOMES Listen Now
- 11/17/2015: Exploring the Options for Your Well Being and Choosing to Stay in Your Home Listen Now
- 11/10/2015: Understanding the Central Nervous System for Our Well Being Overview Listen Now
- 11/3/2015: Understanding the Value of Medicare Advantage Listen Now
