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What if the difference between a peaceful transition and a family meltdown is six months of honest planning? We sit down with occupational therapist and certified hand therapist Christy Heyer, founder of Comfortable Aging Solutions, to map a clear path to aging at home with safety, dignity, and less drama. Christy’s story is gripping: at 42 she survived a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, flatlined for two and a half minutes, and saw firsthand the cracks in a complex healthcare system. That experience fuels her mission to help families plan before the fall, the stroke, or the discharge date forces rushed, costly decisions.

We get practical fast. Christy breaks down home safety with a clinician’s eye: textured grab bars placed for the actual user, sliding transfer benches that beat fancy remodels, and decluttering as the first intervention. She explains why elder law attorneys—not generalists—are essential, how to think about trusts and powers of attorney, and what Medicare and long-term care insurance really don’t cover. We talk numbers, trade-offs, and how to name roles so meds, money, meals, and transportation don’t fall through the cracks.

Technology takes center stage with smart, approachable upgrades: voice assistants for lights and reminders, non-camera sensors for fall awareness, and future-ready homes designed for access, not just aesthetics. We also face the human truths—ageism, guilt, caregiver burnout, and the reality that old family patterns often get “more so” with time. Christy offers boundary-setting tactics, micro-break ideas that actually happen, and a reminder to bake joy into every day, whether that’s a 2 pm cookie ritual or a hobby that makes you light up.

If you want a plan that respects your values and protects your relationships, this conversation is your starting point. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find a calmer, safer way to age at home.

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