Home Modifications for Safety with Danielle Roe and Doug Rowe

Welcome to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! In this episode, host Kelly Augspurger is joined by home safety experts Danielle Roe from Arrow Lift and Doug Rowe from Attune Home Safety Plan. Together, they discuss the critical topic of home modifications for older adults to enhance safety and independence.

Danielle and Doug provide valuable insights into the importance of home modifications, covering everything from safety considerations to specific types of modifications available. They offer practical advice on how to proactively plan and make necessary changes to age comfortably in your home.

In this episode they covered:

🔹 Potential funding sources for home modifications, including long-term care insurance.

🔹 Medicaid waiver programs.

🔹 VA benefits for veterans.

🔹 Cost of home modifications.

🔹 Most important types of home modifications.

🔹 Biggest mistakes when making home modifications.

🔹 Steps that are necessary to include when considering a home modification plan.

🔹 Range of services their companies offer, such as free consultations and detailed assessments.

Connect with Danielle Roe and for more information on Arrow Lift message Danielle through LinkedIn or visit: www.ArrowLift.com Connect with Doug Rowe and for more information on the Attune Home Safety Plan message Doug through LinkedIn or visit: www.AttuneSA.com
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Chapters

• 0:05 Introducing Danielle Roe and Doug Rowe
• 0:32 Important things people should consider when looking at home modifications
• 1:50 Types of home modifications that are available
• 3:15 Danielle Roe and Arrow Lift create stairs solutions - Stair Lifts, Vertical Platforms, and Elevators
• 5:05 Steps that are needed to actually make these home modifications
• 7:05 The Home Safety Plan as an Action Plan
• 7:13 How long does the home modification process take
• 8:09 Timeline for Arrow Lift installations
• 9:43 Biggest mistakes people make when doing home modifications
• 11:00 Most important home modifications that need to be done
• 11:35 Importance of Grab Bars
• 13:16 Recommendations on home modifications to help prevent falls
• 15:13 How people are actually paying for these home modifications
• 16:15 This is really "an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure" scenario.
• 16:37 Long-term care insurance plans that are starting to help pay for home modifications
• 17:38 If you're a veteran, you might be able to get some coverage through the VA
• 19:20 How can Danielle and Doug help with the home modification process. And how much do they charge?
• 21:17 Where can people find out more information about Doug and Danielle's companies