Aging in Place is a Team Sport

Revolutionizing Aging in Place The Ability Curve & Adaptive Design with Douglas Katz


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Is your home prepared for your future self?

In Season 2, Episode 3 of the podcast, host Chris Moore sits down with innovator Douglas Katz to deconstruct the "Ability Curve" and how we view aging in place. Douglas isn't just talking about grab bars and ramps; he’s pioneering demand-driven design that focuses on dignity, independence, and high-quality living.

From the engineering behind a revolutionary adaptive knife to the "Golfresco" for spontaneous outdoor dining, this episode explores how smart investments in our home environments can lead to a more purposeful, intergenerational life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅The Ability Curve Model: A new way to visualize and plan for physical changes.
✅Product Innovation: Why Douglas created a knife specifically for limited dexterity.
✅ The "Goldfresco" Effect: Why spontaneous joy is the key to longevity.
✅ AI & The Future: How technology will soon personalize accessibility for everyone.

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Aging in Place is a Team SportBy Chris Moore