{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Home Independence and Safety in Parkinson\u2019s: What to Plan for at Each Stage","description":"Occupational therapist and aging-in-place expert Carol Chiang joins us to discuss her new book, Age in Place or Find a New Space. Carol explains why meaningful interactions\u2014not just safety\u2014belong at the center of planning for life with Parkinson\u2019s, and how \u201cthe choices you make today become the consequences you live with tomorrow.\u201d In this podcast episode, Carol discusses the importance of early-stage steps like decluttering and fall-prevention basics, practical visual cueing for freezing, how to break home updates into manageable pieces, and honest caregiver conversations. Carol also shares how to think about modifying a home versus considering a move, and why planning early protects both independence and connection. A grounded, hopeful conversation about creating a home that supports who you are and how you want to live. Learn more about Carol and her work, and find her book at:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.EvolvingHomes.com&amp;nbsp; Explore the OT-curated home-modification resource she mentioned: Ask Samie: https:\/\/www.asksamie.com\/ Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson\u2019s community: https:\/\/dpf.org\/newsletter-signup Learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinsons's: https:\/\/dpf.org &amp;nbsp; GUEST BIO Carol Chiang is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Evolving Homes\u00ae, specializing in aging-in-place, age tech, and smart home solutions. With 25 years of experience, she helps individuals and families decide whether to \u201cAge in Place\u201d or \u201cFind a New Space\u00ae,\u201d and supports them through the home changes required at each stage of Parkinson\u2019s. A Certified Parkinson\u2019s Wellness Recovery therapist and former Olympic-caliber athlete, Carol teaches the importance of planning ahead, using exercise as medicine, and building habits that protect long-term independence. She consults with organizations, startups, and universities worldwide, and has contributed to AARP, the Davis Phinney Foundation, the National Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath Association, and international aging conferences. ","author_name":"The Parkinson's Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.dpf.org\/the-parkinsons-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39359895\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196436030"}