Interview with Beth Bedore, Occupational Therapist, Senior Home Coach™ and REALTOR®

Beth Bedore, a Senior Home Coach™ and Occupational Therapist with nearly 30 years of experience, shares insights on how housing decisions impact health and independence as we age. The conversation covers universal design, proactive home modifications, and planning for aging in place to support safe, accessible, and beautiful homes for all ages.TakeawaysUniversal Design principles for all agesImportance of proactive home modificationsHow housing impacts health and independenceBuilding and renovating for aging in placeMulti-generational living and accessibilityChapters00:00 Introduction to Aging Conversations01:07 Beth's Journey into Occupational Therapy02:58 Understanding Occupational Therapy04:22 Housing Decisions and Health Outcomes06:59 The Importance of Universal Design09:30 Building with Universal Design in Mind12:40 Cost-Effectiveness of Universal Design14:44 Proactive Planning for Aging17:23 The Consequences of Waiting19:08 Market Trends in Accessible Housing20:26 Innovative Products for Aging in Place21:52 The Joy of Cooking and Aging in Place22:13 Technology and Home Safety23:17 Essential Features for Aging in Place26:16 Safe Home Checklist for Seniors29:38 The Impact of Stairs on Aging in Place30:09 Planning for Aging and Home Modifications32:50 Lightning Round: Quick Insights on Home and Aging ResourcesUniversal Design Principles - https://www.universaldesign.comCAPS - Certified Aging in Place Specialist - https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/industry-advocacy/certified-aging-in-place-specialistOccupational Therapy Resources - https://www.aota.orgGuest ResourcesLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbedoreWebsite - https://bethbedore.com © 2025-2026 Lisa M. Harper. All rights reserved. “Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey” is a trademark of Lisa M. Harper.