100 Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing and Changing Aging in 2019

Dr. K talks with geriatrician Bill Thomas, founder of Changing Aging. They discuss how his work on ageism, housing and inclusive communities has evolved over the past year. They also discuss his work with home health providers, his own move to a smaller house, and much more.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with geriatrician Bill Thomas, MD,  founder of ChangingAging.org. They discuss what he s worked on during the past year, including his work fostering better aging through Minka houses, MAGIC (Multi-Ability, Multi-Generational Inclusive) Communities, and much more. They cover:

Why ageism is so important
Why it s better to avoid age (and ability) segregation, when it comes to housing and community services
The mismatch between the housing we have and the housing we need
The problem of older adults loving houses that don t love them back
His own experience this year of turning 60 and of moving to a smaller house
How cars affect aging and communities, and whether self-driving cars will change things
Why the Village of Hope community is designed to cultivate social capital
His recent work in value-based home health care
Whether aging issues will become part of the election conversation
Why it s vital to confront our internal ageist narratives and appreciate our aging faces

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ChangingAging.org

Minka MAGIC Homes and Communities

Harvard report: Housing America s Older Adults 2019
Minka: Homes and Communities
Can This Tiny House Solve Senior Housing Shortage?
Saying No to Pervasive Ageism
VILLAGE OF HOPE: Plans unveiled for dementia-friendly housing facility
Bill Thomas: Home Care Providers Need to Get into the Real Estate Game

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