Let’s Talk Aging Well in the Home

Welcome back to Ep 18 of the Believe in Balance Podcast!I’m your host David Dansereau a physical therapist as well as both a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and a Certified Age Tech Specialist. Today, I’m diving into these specialties because with the different titles it can be confusing. After the last episode when I discussed Digital Frontiers in AgeTech, I was asked by someone at the event curious about my titles what an ‘AgeTech’ specialist does. There are indeed many similarities and it can be confusing so what’s the difference between these two key professionals who help older adults stay independent—the Certified Aging in Place Specialist, or CAPS, and the Certified AgeTech Specialist?While both are focused on improving the lives of seniors, their approaches, tools, and expertise are quite distinct. Understanding these roles is crucial for anyone looking to make informed decisions about home modifications and technology. Listen and learn in this episode!If you are short on time I included a key visual in this episode show notes:Show Mentions: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit achievebalance.substack.com/subscribe