Move or Improve with Debbie

. “Cost Benefit of Hiring a Care Manager” Karen McPhail, Managing Director of Eldementals, is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years in the healthcare industry. Her company provides affordable, concierge-style care management. She will discuss with Debbie what care management is and how an aging population can be helped in a world of healthcare that often overlooks the welfare of the patient in favor of cost savings for the institution involved.

“How to Survive a Remodeling Project” Debbie Miller, Host of Move or Improve with Debbie will discuss how Baby Boomers are impacting the remodeling industry by renovating their homes to age in place. What kinds of remodeling jobs are they most interested in? What should they look for in a contractor? She will give tips on how to survive during a remodel. This session discusses a bathroom renovation. Other sessions will cover kitchen remodeling and access issues.

“Can You Afford to Get Old”? Debbie Miller, Host of Move or Improvewith Debbie will discuss the costs of aging-in-place vs moving to an Active Adult, assisted living, or life plan community. What are the costs involved? What kind of emotional strain will you be under if you choose one or the other?

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to do Part Two. Speaker: Allyson Forrister. Owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive at Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age-in-place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today for part two where we will discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Aging in Place: It’s What We Want to Do: Speaker: Allyson Forrister
Skype ID: aeforrister Allyson is the owner of an interior design business, Counterpane Interiors. The work that she does in her “Thrive At Home” division of the company positions her as a Universal Design and Aging-in-Place expert with nearly a decade of experience in creating universal design solutions for baby boomers and empty nesters who want to age in place. She also creates tailored solutions for people with physical disabilities so they can live more comfortably and independently in their home. She is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. I’ve asked her to join me today to discuss a variety of topics regarding this burgeoning segment of the design and remodeling industry.

Multi-generational Housing: Is It a Fad or the Future? Host Debbie Miller will discuss this growing trend in housing. How did it get started? What is multi-generational housing? Who benefits from this way of living? How can you find it? Can you retrofit your current home to accommodate several generations?

Stage Your Home to Inspire a Buyer: Debbie will interview Amy Polly with Town & Country Staging about what it takes to present your home in the best light when it’s For Sale. An occupied home requires a blend of existing and new furnishings. Amy and her crew strike a perfect balance between your style and the prospective buyer’s tastes. They respect the seller’s design while enhancing the home to entice buyers to envision living in that property.

“Should You Buy Your Next Home First or Sell First?”
Debbie Miller, host of Move or Improve with Debbie will discuss the pros and cons of making a move to another home, either nearby or in another town. What are some ways to get the down payment for the new home if your current home hasn’t sold? What if houses in the market in your new location are getting multiple offers but you need to buy subject to selling your current home? What resources are available to use?

“Need to Replace Your Roof? Here Are Some Guidelines to Avoid Rip-offs”:
Debbie Miller, host of Move or Improve, will discuss types of roofing materials and how to choose a color, how to get bids from roofing contractors, and how to evaluate a roofing proposal.

“Mold in Your Home: A Silent Health Threat?:
Joey Donofrio, Managing Partner of Donofrio Inspections will discuss with me the hidden dangers of mold and what a homeowner can do about it. Discussion will center around non-FEMA-related mold situations and will include ways homeowners can decrease their exposure to mold and test and remediate when necessary.