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Senior Safety Advice

Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.

A podcast focused on the topics of senior safety, aging in place and caring for older adults.

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8:03

Talking About Bathroom Safety Without Embarrassment

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/12

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We tackle the hard part of bathroom safety: how to talk about it with respect and care. We share simple scripts, mindset shifts, and practical tips that protect independence and dignity while lowering the risk of falls. • reframing safety as protection of independence • normalizing bathroom updates as routine, not age-based • leading with comfort instead of fear • using third-party examples to open the door • naming the real fears behind embarrassment ...

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9:45

Bathing Dignity: Supporting Independence

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/11

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Bath time shouldn’t feel like enemy territory. We unpack how to protect dignity, privacy, and independence in the bathroom while still honoring the reality of fall risk and changing abilities. Drawing on years as an occupational therapist and aging-in-place specialist, I share practical ways to keep control in the hands of the person bathing, lower anxiety, and create a space where safety and self-respect work together. We begin with the human side: wh...

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7:57

How to Avoid Overreaching and Falls

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/10

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We explain why a quick stretch can topple balance and how small, smart changes reduce fall risk for older adults. From relocating essentials to using the right tools and lighting, we share practical fixes that protect independence every day. • overreaching shifts the center of gravity beyond a stable base • common causes including high storage, low storage, and habit • the shoulder-to-hip zone for daily essentials • safe limits for reachers and better ...

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57:25

Interview with Christy Hire - Comfortable Aging...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/09

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. What if you could stop the family meltdown before it starts? That’s the heart of our conversation with occupational therapist and certified hand therapist Christy Heyer, founder of Comfortable Aging Solutions, who has spent 25 years watching preventable crises unfold after a fall, a hospitalization, or a rushed discharge. Christy opens up about the rare heart attack that rewired her priorities and the gaps she saw as a patient navigating a system she al...

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14:28

Organizing Toiletries for Seniors with Vision Loss

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/09

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Mornings shouldn’t feel like a puzzle. When vision changes, though, a crowded bathroom counter and lookalike bottles can turn simple routines into a daily stress test. We dive into practical, low-vision strategies that make toiletries easier to find, safer to use, and far less frustrating—without expensive renovations. Drawing on years of occupational therapy and aging-in-place experience, Esther shares what actually works for seniors navigating glaucom...

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8:11

Lighting Tips for Safer Nighttime Bathrooms

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/08

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share how simple, low-cost lighting changes can prevent nighttime bathroom falls and make late-night trips calmer and safer. From motion-activated path lights to warm bulbs and dimmers, we explain what to place where and why it works for aging eyes. • the real reason night falls happen is darkness, not clumsiness • how aging eyes handle brightness changes and glare • motion-activated pathway lights from bed to bathroom • low-level entry lights that ...

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16:45

Why Temperature Control Prevents Burns

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/07

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. A safe home should feel calm, not surprising—and few things break that calm like an unexpected burn from hot water, a microwave dish, or a heating pad left on too long. We dig into the quiet power of temperature control and share the small upgrades that protect thin, aging skin while preserving comfort and independence. From setting the water heater to 120°F to installing anti-scald shower valves, these changes stay invisible in daily life but make a bi...

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8:00

Shower Chairs: What to Look For

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/06

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share a practical guide to choosing a shower chair that prevents falls and builds confidence. From stability and weight limits to transfer benches and cleaning, we give clear steps to match the chair to the body and the bathroom. • why stability and rubber feet matter • choosing a safe weight capacity with buffer • setting adjustable height for 90-degree knees • seat design with drainage and contour • when armrests help and when they hinder • backre...

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9:10

Connection Can Calm Your Nervous System And Reduce...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/06

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Ever notice how your shoulders drop and your breath slows when someone you trust walks into the room? That shift isn’t just in your head—it’s in your heart, your vessels, and your blood pressure. We unpack how meaningful connection signals safety to the nervous system, easing tension, steadying heart rhythms, and gently nudging blood pressure down over time. We share why loneliness is more than an uncomfortable feeling; it’s a measurable health risk li...

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15:47

Non-Slip Mats That Actually Work

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/05

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. A tiny slip near the sink can change everything. We walk through the quiet hazards hiding in bathrooms—slippery tile, curling corners, and “cute” throw rugs—and show how the right non-slip mat can guard balance, reduce tripping, and support independence without adding clutter. Drawing on real OT experience, we explain why low-pile thickness, heavier weight, and full rubber backing matter, and how smart sizing and placement reduce edges that catch toes, ...

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6:05

Keeping Towels and Supplies Within Easy Reach

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/04

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We dig into a hidden hazard—reaching—and show how towel placement, toilet paper position, and smarter storage can prevent bathroom falls for older adults. We share a simple reach test, backup storage strategy, and practical tools that make a bathroom safer right away. • why reaching triggers many bathroom falls • towel placement within arm’s reach and near grab bars • toilet paper in the sweet spot at hand level • safe zone storage from shoulder to hip...

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20:19

Grab Bars: Where to Place Them and Why

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/03

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. A single slip in a wet bathroom can change everything—confidence, routines, even the desire to leave the house. We unpack simple, proven upgrades that prevent falls and keep independence intact, starting with the one tool most people resist until it’s too late: grab bars. Drawing on years of occupational therapy and aging-in-place experience, we share real stories, practical placements, and the design choices that help safety blend into a beautiful home...

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7:24

Decluttering the Bathroom for Easier Movement

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/02

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We unpack how small bathroom hazards—like towels on the floor, crowded counters, and slippery bottles—raise fall risk and stress. We share a clear plan to declutter floors, pathways, and showers so movement feels calm, safe, and independent. • why clear floors prevent trips and catches • countertop essentials grouped for easy reach • shower safety with mounted caddies and pumps • unobstructed grab bars and non slip surfaces • open pathways between door...

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19:31

Why Bath Safety Should Be a New Year Priority

Senior Safety Advice ·

2026/01/01

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. One quick slip can upend a life. We open the new year by tackling the most dangerous room in the house for older adults—the bathroom—and share an OT’s practical blueprint for staying independent, confident, and safe without an expensive remodel. From the science of slippery surfaces to the emotional weight of dignity and privacy, we lay out the simple changes that prevent falls and reduce stress for everyone involved. We get specific about high-impact ...

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5:31

Daily - New Year’s Eve: Letting Go with Gratitude

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/31

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We offer a gentle way to close the year without guilt, using a short exercise that honors hard moments, highlights small wins, and sets kinder goals for the months ahead. Robin shares practical guidance for seniors and caregivers to release stress and enter January lighter. • reframing letting go as strength, not failure • naming hard moments and extracting meaning • visualizing release without erasing the past • scanning for small wins and tiny joys •...

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10:45

Daily - Preparing for a Safe and Hopeful 2026

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/30

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Big promises rarely survive the first month of a new year. We offer a kinder path: simple, repeatable choices that make 2026 feel safer and more hopeful for seniors and caregivers without the pressure of grand resolutions. Through a mix of reflection, small routines, home safety tweaks, and meaningful connection, we show how confidence and independence grow one step at a time. We start by naming what helped and what drained you over the past year and u...

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8:26

Daily - How to Set Healthy Boundaries Before the New...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/29

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share practical boundary steps to protect energy, time and emotional space before the new year, with simple phrases and clear rules that reduce stress and resentment. Robin explains how small no’s, availability limits and self-boundaries create safer, calmer lives for caregivers and older adults. • naming the drains that wear you down • choosing what to protect in the year ahead • practicing small, kind no’s with sample phrases • setting “office hou...

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10:02

Daily - The Quiet Magic of Winter Rest

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/28

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. The season may be cold, but there’s a warm kind of healing hidden in winter’s quiet. We slow the pace, soften the lighting, and explore how small, unhurried moments can calm the nervous system and restore energy—especially for older adults and the caregivers who support them. Drawing on years of occupational therapy experience, we unpack why rest is a need, not a luxury, and how a gentle daily rhythm improves balance, cognition, and emotional steadiness...

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7:33

Daily - Simplifying Post-Holiday Cleanups Safely

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/27

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share a gentle, safety-first plan to clear holiday clutter, reduce fall risks, and protect your body while restoring calm at home. Simple steps and small choices add up to big wins for seniors, caregivers, and anyone feeling overwhelmed. • clearing walkways to remove tripping hazards • choosing lighter loads and asking for help • setting up a sorting zone to reduce back-and-forth • safe reaching with step stools instead of chairs • pacing the proces...

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9:16

Daily - After the Holidays: Recovering from Emotional...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/26

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. The holidays glow bright, then the room goes quiet—and that quiet can feel heavy. We open up about the very real emotional fatigue that follows a season of visits, noise, late nights, and big feelings. Drawing on years of experience in homes and clinics, we explain why the nervous system struggles after weeks of overstimulation and how to help it settle without guilt or pressure. Together we map a gentle path back to center: permission to slow down, sm...

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