Silver Spaces' Home Assessments for Aging In Place with Dr. Jill Bjerke

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Jill Bjerke, the founder and CEO of Silver Spaces, discusses the Silver Spaces Senior Home Safety Assessment that she created. The assessment is designed to help aging in place professionals and homeowners make homes safer for older adults. It allows users to pick specific rooms in the home and answer standardized questions about safety features. The assessment can be used by professionals and laypersons alike, and it provides detailed modification suggestions based on the user's responses. The assessment is accessible on any device and can be customized for different users. Future developments include virtual assessments and AI integration.TakeawaysThe Silver Spaces Senior Home Safety Assessment is a tool designed to help aging in place professionals and homeowners make homes safer for older adults.The assessment allows users to pick specific rooms in the home and answer standardized questions about safety features.It provides detailed modification suggestions based on the user's responses and can be used by professionals and laypersons alike.Future developments of the assessment include virtual assessments and AI integration.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:03 Creation of Silver Spaces04:30 Key Features of the Silver Spaces Home Assessment07:51 User Experience and Feedback10:57 Assessment for Professionals and Lay Persons13:05 Designing the Assessment for Different Users15:46 Complex Evaluations and Modifications18:28 Considering Health History in the Assessment20:56 Addressing Conditions that Change Over Time24:18 Universal Design and Multi-Generational Living25:46 Duration and Accessibility of the Assessment27:23 Future Developments of the Silver Spaces Assessment28:59 Cost of the Assessment31:00 Recommendations for Healthcare Professionals34:21 Importance of Supportive Services37:11 Getting Started with the Silver Spaces Tool38:19 ConclusionWatch Podcast episode on YouTubeSupport the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: [email protected]