Episode 44 – Aging in Place: Housing, Accessibility, and Advocacy for Older Adults
Update: 2025-05-15
Description
Guest: Phyllis Edwards, Executive Director, Bridging Communities Inc.
Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb
Topics Covered:
- The need for accessible, affordable housing for older adults
- Safety hazards in the home and how they contribute to displacement
- Age in Place programs and modifications that make a difference
- The role of income insecurity in housing stability
- How caregiving and community support intersect
- Why policy and education are critical for lasting solutions
- Ways to get involved and advocate for aging Detroiters
Resources Mentioned:
Bridging Communities Inc. – https://www.bridgingcommunities.org
Caregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.org
Senior Regional Collaborative:
- Website: www.semisrc.org
- Email: info@miseniors.org
- Phone: 888-341-8593
Neighborhood Legal Services:
- Elder Law and Advocacy Center:
- Website: www.nlsmichigan.org
- Phone: 313- 937- 8291
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