This episode focused on alternative housing solutions for aging populations. Maureen Longoria from LivNow Relocation discussed her company's stress-free moving services for older adults, emphasizing the importance of empathy and expertise. Mary Pitsch from Dementia Innovations highlighted the development of a dementia village in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, designed to allow residents to live as usual with positive risk acceptance. Carol Chiang shared insights on aging in place, advocating for early home modifications. Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities discussed innovative living models like the Park University Village in Vancouver, Washington.

Recorded on August 22, 2024, this episode is part of the Living Choices Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Maureen Longoria, Co-Founder, LivNow Relocation, member of AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

LivNow is tied up with these two companies that have spoken on our podcast: Artifcts Heather Nickerson 1-25-24; Prisidio 2-8-24.

Mary Pitsch, Master Level Social Worker and Certified Care Manager
Co-Founder, Dementia Innovations
Co-Founder, Livasu Village Livasu means "living as usual"
Owner, Embrace Care Management

In our 11-12-24 News for the Ages show, Benjamin Surmi spoke about unlocking memory care during his report on the Nov 11-13 Center for Innovation conference.

Mentioned by Benjamin Surmi Dr. G. Allen Power 2019 Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging webinar and his 2016 book Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being

11-21-24 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast for Living Choices with Eloy van Hal and Mary Pitsch

Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP
Co-founder IIX Care Hub / Partner IIX Care / Owner Evolving Homes

Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities

Spoke about: Taco Bell is opening The Cantinas. A marketing campaign for early retirement and intergenerational activities
Koelsch Communities The Park at University Village

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

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Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Debbie Howard, Steve Ewell, and Ray Gordon

Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman