Written by Paul C. Bastante, CAPS , for The AGEWISE Institute. Proudly sponsored by 101 Mobility North Jersey , OPM Remodeling & My Jersey Handyman If there’s one thing you all share, it’s this: your work puts you face-to-face with stress every single day. Stress from patients. Stress from families. Stress from systems that don’t always work the way they should. You step into homes, facilities, hospitals, rehab centers, and discharge situations where emotions are alrea

Written by Paul C. Bastante, CAPS , for The AGEWISE Institute. Proudly sponsored by 101 Mobility North Jersey , OPM Remodeling & My Jersey Handyman Super Agers: What They’re Doing Differently—and What we Can Learn from Them! Aging in place. Certified Aging in Place principles. Home safety. Rehabilitation. These are the daily vocabulary words for clinicians and families navigating later life. But in recent years, another term has entered the conversation—one that sparks c

The True Cost of Waiting: Falls, Readmissions, and the Case for Preventive Home Evaluation Written by: Paul C. Bastante, CAPS , and sponsored sincerely by My Jersey Handyman & 101 Mobility North Jerse y. When it comes to senior safety , most people only make changes after something has gone wrong. A fall. A fracture. A hospital stay. A close call that finally forces the conversation. But in healthcare, we know the truth: Waiting is the most expensive decision of all! For ol

Ageism quietly undermines home safety and aging in place. Learn how PTs, OTs, and social workers can fight bias to improve independence and outcomes

For many families, talking to an aging parent or loved one about installing a stairlift can feel uncomfortable — even emotional. It’s not just about stairs; it’s about independence, pride, and change.

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