EPISODE 42 – Helping Folks with Home Repairs: Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley

Episode 42 – Helping Folks with Home Repairs:Rebuilding Together Rogue ValleyMany seniors and people with disabilities want one simple thing: to stay safe and independent in their own homes. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down with Kendyl Kaplan, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley, to talk about the vital work being done across Southern Oregon to prevent falls, improve home safety, and support aging in place.Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley serves older adults and people with disabilities—often low-income and living in rural areas—by providing home safety modifications, durable medical equipment, and preventative repairs that make a life-changing difference.In this episode, we discuss:How small home modifications can prevent falls and hospitalizationsThe Safe at Home program and proactive fall preventionWho qualifies for services and how funding worksServing seniors across Jackson, Josephine, and Curry CountiesNew programs like Ramp Rerun, recycling unused wheelchair rampsA new handyman membership program to help with everyday home repairsReal-life stories of independence, dignity, and community connection restoredThis conversation highlights how thoughtful, preventative care can reduce healthcare costs, support mental health, and help people remain connected to their homes and communities.Learn more or apply for services:🌐 Website: https://rbtrv.org 📝 Applications and donations are available directly on the websiteAt Team Senior™, our mission is to guide you and support you through the maze of Southern Oregon Long-Term Care.📞 For Team Senior resources, call: 541-295-8230Or visit our website for more information: https://www.teamsenior.org/