CAPABLE Program Featured on Century Lives Podcast: “Capably Aging In Place”
Experts discuss how innovative home-based interventions help older adults remain safe and independent
Helping older adults remain safely in their homes is one of the most pressing challenges facing communities today. A recent episode of Century Lives: The Home Stretch highlights one promising solution: the CAPABLE Program.
The episode, titled “Capably Aging In Place,” features a conversation with three leaders working to advance this innovative approach to healthy aging:
By 2030, every Baby Boomer in the United States will be age 65 or older. Many older adults will live alone, often on limited incomes, while managing mobility challenges or chronic health conditions.
At the same time, the nation faces shortages in both housing and senior care. These demographic shifts raise important questions about how communities can support older adults who want to remain in their homes as they age.
Small Changes, Big Impact
The CAPABLE program offers a practical and effective approach. Developed more than 15 years ago at Johns Hopkins, CAPABLE brings together a nurse, an occupational therapist, and a handy worker to help older adults address functional challenges in their homes.
Sometimes the solution is surprisingly simple. Installing grab bars, securing rugs, improving lighting, or adding assistive technology can make the difference between a home that feels unsafe and one that supports independence.
These targeted improvements not only help prevent falls and injuries but also empower participants to manage daily activities more confidently.
Proven Results
Research has shown that CAPABLE can significantly reduce hospitalizations and nursing home stays, while also lowering healthcare costs. As program leaders often say: “Home is where the health is.”
With communities across the country exploring new models for aging services, CAPABLE demonstrates how thoughtful, low-cost interventions can make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
Listen to the full podcast episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CIXd0sqQdzjrTAPnav6kg
Go Back The episode, titled “Capably Aging In Place,” features a conversation with three leaders working to advance this innovative approach to healthy aging:
- Sarah L. Szanton, Dean and Patricia M. Davidson Health Equity and Social Justice Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
- Allyson Evelyn-Gustave, CAPABLE Clinician Training Specialist
- Shauna Buchmoyer of United Disabilities Services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
By 2030, every Baby Boomer in the United States will be age 65 or older. Many older adults will live alone, often on limited incomes, while managing mobility challenges or chronic health conditions.
At the same time, the nation faces shortages in both housing and senior care. These demographic shifts raise important questions about how communities can support older adults who want to remain in their homes as they age.
Small Changes, Big Impact
The CAPABLE program offers a practical and effective approach. Developed more than 15 years ago at Johns Hopkins, CAPABLE brings together a nurse, an occupational therapist, and a handy worker to help older adults address functional challenges in their homes.
Sometimes the solution is surprisingly simple. Installing grab bars, securing rugs, improving lighting, or adding assistive technology can make the difference between a home that feels unsafe and one that supports independence.
These targeted improvements not only help prevent falls and injuries but also empower participants to manage daily activities more confidently.
Proven Results
Research has shown that CAPABLE can significantly reduce hospitalizations and nursing home stays, while also lowering healthcare costs. As program leaders often say: “Home is where the health is.”
With communities across the country exploring new models for aging services, CAPABLE demonstrates how thoughtful, low-cost interventions can make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
Listen to the full podcast episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CIXd0sqQdzjrTAPnav6kg