Join this thoughtful conversation with Scott Fulton. Scott is the owner of Home Ideations in Wilmington Delaware. He is skilled at incorporating universal design into home remodels, and thus creating spaces that beautifully fit the unique needs of the homeowners. He has a passion for teaching and is currently a lecturer of Active Aging in Place at the University of Delaware, and instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Scott has a background in business and a degree in Engineering from St. Lawrence College.He has a combined 35 years of experience in business, research, and engineering consulting. His engineering work centered on public transportation. Most well known of his projects include: the Las Vegas Monorail and Amtrak Acela, which is their high speed train.

Exposed to disabilities at a young age and throughout adulthood, Scott experienced first hand the challenges created by limitations in the built environment. As his career progressed, he transitioned into designing solutions for retirement age homeowners intending to help them make their homes beautiful, sustainable, livable environments.

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Nichole Kain

OTR/L, MA, CAPS

About your host: Nichole Kain is a universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.

Nichole is the founder of Home and Place Project. With a background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, and training as a certified aging in place specialist, she helps homeowners, researchers, and business owners go beyond ADA to create beautiful and inclusive environments.

To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit:www.homeandplaceproject.com

Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram,Facebook, and LinkedIn

Join this thoughtful conversation with Scott Fulton. Scott is the owner of Home Ideations in Wilmington Delaware. He is skilled at incorporating universal design into home remodels, and thus creating spaces that beautifully fit the unique needs of the homeowners. He has a passion for teaching and is currently a lecturer of Active Aging in Place at the University of Delaware, and instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Scott has a background in business and a degree in Engineering from St. Lawrence College.He has a combined 35 years of experience in business, research, and engineering consulting. His engineering work centered on public transportation. Most well known of his projects include: the Las Vegas Monorail and Amtrak Acela, which is their high speed train.

Exposed to disabilities at a young age and throughout adulthood, Scott experienced first hand the challenges created by limitations in the built environment. As his career progressed, he transitioned into designing solutions for retirement age homeowners intending to help them make their homes beautiful, sustainable, livable environments.

Universal Design Inspirations

Connect with Scott Fulton

Nichole Kain

OTR/L, MA, CAPS

About your host: Nichole Kain is a universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.

Nichole is the founder of Home and Place Project. With a background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, and training as a certified aging in place specialist, she helps homeowners, researchers, and business owners go beyond ADA to create beautiful and inclusive environments.

To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit:www.homeandplaceproject.com

Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram,Facebook, and LinkedIn

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Today I’m talking with Monica Londono. Monica is the co-owner of Seniors Helping Seniors serving Weld and Boulder counties, here in Colorado. Seniors Helping Seniors is a non-medical in home care service, that helps seniors to continue to live independent lives. This unique model of care hires only older adults as caregivers. As you’ll hear, camaraderie from shared life experiences can form powerful bonds that create meaningful relationships for both the client and caregiver.

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Today I’m talking with Monica Londono. Monica is the co-owner of Seniors Helping Seniors serving Weld and Boulder counties, here in Colorado. Seniors Helping Seniors is a non-medical in home care service, that helps seniors to continue to live independent lives. This unique model of care hires only older adults as caregivers. As you’ll hear, camaraderie from shared life experiences can form powerful bonds that create meaningful relationships for both the client and caregiver.

Today I’m talking with Mark Beard of LifeStage Home Designs, headquartered in North Carolina. Mark is an experienced leader in retail design, interior architecture, millwork design, planning, and project management.

LifeStage Home Designs is a residential design company focused on Universal Design to meet the increasing demand for new homes designed for aging-in-place, accessibility, and multi-generational living.They also work on major renovations that require architectural design support.

Join me in conversation with Mark as we talk about the highly requested topic of current multi-generational housing trends!

Nichole Kain

Gerontologist and Universal Design Strategist

About your host: Nichole Kain is a universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.

Nichole is the founder of Home and Place Project. With a background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, and training as a certified aging in place specialist, she helps homeowners, researchers, and businesses go beyond ADA to create beautiful and inclusive environments.

To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit:www.homeandplaceproject.com

Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram,Facebook, and LinkedIn

Today I’m talking with Mark Beard of LifeStage Home Designs, headquartered in North Carolina. Mark is an experienced leader in retail design, interior architecture, millwork design, planning, and project management.

LifeStage Home Designs is a residential design company focused on Universal Design to meet the increasing demand for new homes designed for aging-in-place, accessibility, and multi-generational living.They also work on major renovations that require architectural design support.

Join me in conversation with Mark as we talk about the highly requested topic of current multi-generational housing trends!

Nichole Kain

Gerontologist and Universal Design Strategist

About your host: Nichole Kain is a universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.

Nichole is the founder of Home and Place Project. With a background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, and training as a certified aging in place specialist, she helps homeowners, researchers, and businesses go beyond ADA to create beautiful and inclusive environments.

To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit:www.homeandplaceproject.com

Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram,Facebook, and LinkedIn

Today I’m talking with Jiajing Li. Jiajing is an Architecture Ph.D candidate in Tsinghua University in China. Currently studying as a visiting scholar in Texas A&M University, her research interests include how physical environments support the autonomy of people with dementia in residential care facilities. She has conducted surveys in over 50 Chinese care facilities, as well as more than 20 facilities in Japan, Germany and the U.S.

Learn how the built environment plays an important role in supporting autonomy for people living with dementia, and what architects and designers can do to create environments that enable people to thrive.

Nichole Kain

Gerontologist &Universal Design Strategist

About your host: Nichole Kain is a universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.

To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit:www.homeandplaceproject.com

Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram,Facebook, and LinkedIn

Today I’m talking with Jiajing Li. Jiajing is an Architecture Ph.D candidate in Tsinghua University in China. Currently studying as a visiting scholar in Texas A&M University, her research interests include how physical environments support the autonomy of people with dementia in residential care facilities. She has conducted surveys in over 50 Chinese care facilities, as well as more than 20 facilities in Japan, Germany and the U.S.

Learn how the built environment plays an important role in supporting autonomy for people living with dementia, and what architects and designers can do to create environments that enable people to thrive.

Nichole Kain

Gerontologist &Universal Design Strategist

About your host: Nichole Kain is a universal design and aging-in-place consultant, her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.

To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit:www.homeandplaceproject.com

Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram,Facebook, and LinkedIn

Rhea Mader is a holistic interior designer specialized in eco-friendly and evidence-based design for wellness. She is a LEED Green Associate, Certified Living in Place Professional, and an award-winning senior living and hospitality interior designer. Rhea is also the host ofRhea's Haven, a podcast about green design, aging gracefully, philanthropy, slow living, and accessible design.

Rhea Mader is a holistic interior designer specialized in eco-friendly and evidence-based design for wellness. She is a LEED Green Associate, Certified Living in Place Professional, and an award-winning senior living and hospitality interior designer. Rhea is also the host ofRhea's Haven, a podcast about green design, aging gracefully, philanthropy, slow living, and accessible design.