AGE IN PLACE OR FIND A NEW SPACE™
Aging In Place Consultant in Jacksonville, FL, Helps You Plan For The Future Or Find A New Space
How do we help you plan for your future?
We listen carefully. We consider your lifestyle. We consider the caregivers. We make recommendations that consider resale value and are cost-conscious given the timeline you expect to stay in your home.
How do we help you plan for your future?
How I can help
Working together is easy. For homeowners and caregivers looking for guidance when it comes to aging in place, you’re not alone and there is hope. As your virtual consultant, we will find a solution that fits your lifestyle. For businesses, I work as your expert consultant or as part of your team. I help you understand the challenges people face in the home.
Age in Place or Find a New Space™
Helping homeowners, caregivers and families
- Know where to begin and how to get started
- Maintain your independence as you get older
- Create a plan for the future
Aging in Place for your Business
Collaborating to create programs for your business
- Provide insight into the needs of your target audience
- Provide professional input in the design process
- Inspire through dynamic keynote speaking, panels & webinars
Aging in Place or Find a New Space ™
Helping homeowners, caregivers and families
- Know where to begin and how to get started
- Maintain your independence as you get older
- Create a plan for the future
Aging in Place for Business
Collaborating to create programs for your business
- Provide insight into the needs of your target audience
- Provide professional input in the design process
- Inspire through dynamic keynote speaking, panels & webinars
WHO WE WORK WITH
Carol Chiang
We educate and empower people to feel confident in their decisions while navigating unfamiliar, uncertain and unknown circumstances.
I’m Carol Chiang, Occupational Therapist and CEO of Evolving Homes. Let me show you what your options are so you have the information you need to make the best decision for you.
I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and teaching people how to solve their own problems and where to look for help if they need it. My goal is to build self-reliance and help people stay in the homes they love.
There are no right or wrong answers, only pros and cons.
Let’s talk about your lifestyle because building positive aging habits early will give you have the freedom to do anything you want, whenever you want.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
EvolvingHomes is an Occupational therapist and Realtor owned consulting business that helps people live at home independently for as long as possible.
We provide expert guidance to clients planning for their futures and decrease caregiver stress by providing the answers they need.
We focus on designing spaces with hidden-in-place accessibility that looks beautiful and increases home value.
Evolving Homes helps homeowners create a plan that allows them to stay in their homes as they get older.
We look at the whole person when considering Aging in Place needs, so recommendations may include home modifications, adjusting lifestyle, and discussing caregiver needs.
We support the 42 million family caregivers, many of whom feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of figuring out what they need to take care of their loved ones.
We are all unique, and our situations are unique.
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 people would rather live in their own homes as they age.
However, more than 95% of the housing stock in the US is considered inaccessible, and it can be costly to make modifications after it’s built.
Evolving Homes offers “Age in Place or Find a New Space” virtual consultations to help you plan for the future.
We will talk about your goals and discuss what the best options are for your situation.
We will problem-solve through the environmental challenges and talk about your personal preferences.
You may need more time to be ready for a complete bathroom remodel, so let’s discuss what short-term solutions could solve the problem.
We will categorize the recommendations into easy short-term fixes and harder long-term solutions.
We will create a plan for precisely what YOU need to be able to Age in Place!
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in Place as: “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”
We believe that Aging in Place is the ability to live in the environment of your choice by making adjustments to ensure success.
Everybody is different regarding how they live and what they feel is important.
Aging in Place consulting is a person-centered service that guides you in the decision-making process through the eyes of a clinician.
Occupational therapists know how you function in your most private spaces and will help you create a plan specific to your physical needs and those of your caregivers.
- The people who appreciate my services are the deliberate decision-makers who plan and want to know all their options before committing.
- Adults who want to stay in their homes as they age have yet to decide where to start.
- Families need guidance and ideas on how to care for a loved one at home.
The first step is to do a free introductory discovery call to identify the challenges.
If it’s the right fit, we will invite you to schedule a virtual consultation where we will discuss potential solutions that match your budget, timeline, and preferences.
The service is provided virtually to allow adult children living in other parts of the country to be part of the discussion.
At the end of the session, you will have a plan to solve the challenges and a To Do list that you can begin to implement immediately.
- What makes me different is that I look at the whole person when looking at Aging in Place solutions.
- We believe that living independently isn’t just about putting up grab bars — it’s also essential to have the physical strength to get up off the floor, have good lifestyle habits to stay out of the hospital and be able to get help when you need it.
- We work together with contractors, much like architects. We design the plan that the contractor executes.
- Occupational Therapists are experts in daily function and disease progression.
- We assess the client’s unique needs and create Aging in Place plans that maximize function and make it easier to live in their spaces.
- Once the design is completed, we work with contractors to build it to those specifications.