{"product_id":"age-in-place-or-find-a-new-space-how-to-create-beautiful-spaces-that-promote-meaningful-interactions-9798991043632","title":"Age in Place or Find a New Space: How to Create Beautiful Spaces That Promote Meaningful Interactions","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat if preparing for the future wasn't about fear-but about freedom?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're 35 and thinking ahead, 65 and planning your next chapter, or supporting aging parents, \u003ci\u003eAge in Place or Find a New Space\u003c\/i\u003e offers a bold, refreshing roadmap for creating a life that works for you-today, tomorrow, and long into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by occupational therapist and aging-in-place expert \u003cb\u003eCarol Chiang\u003c\/b\u003e, this inspiring and practical guide redefines what it means to grow older at home. With real-life case studies, humor, and eye-opening insights, Carol reveals how to make confident, proactive choices that preserve independence, dignity, and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy early planning is essential\u003c\/b\u003e-and how it gives you more freedom, not less\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to create beautiful, barrier-free spaces\u003c\/b\u003e without sacrificing your style\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat aging-in-place really costs\u003c\/b\u003e, and how to budget smartly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho to have on your \"aging dream team\"\u003c\/b\u003e, from designers to doctors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to talk with your family\u003c\/b\u003e about big decisions (without a meltdown)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd why aging well isn't about \"getting by\"-it's about living well, on your own terms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for individuals, caregivers, adult children, and professionals alike, this book is part handbook, part pep talk, and part toolkit-packed with checklists, home tips, and empowering questions to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to thrive at home, support a loved one, or shift your mindset around aging, \u003ci\u003eAge in Place or Find a New Space\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause growing older shouldn't be about holding on.\u003cbr\u003eIt should be about \u003cb\u003emaking room for what matters most.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol Chiang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Circle Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798991043632\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChiang, Carol:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Carol Chiang is a globally recognized aging-in-place expert, occupational therapist, Parkinson's advocate, and host of a MedBridge podcast of Innovative Aging. She is the founder of Evolving Homes(R) and creator of Age in Place or Find a New Space(R). Known for her signature MacGyver-style mindset, Carol brings over 25 years of experience, blending practical, affordable solutions to help families confidently navigate aging. She is passionate about helping people plan ahead-not just to make purposeful, values-driven decisions, but to make aging more cost-efficient and financially sustainable. Carol is also committed to shifting mindsets and driving solutions for the global aging crisis through her work in caregiving robotics and smart home technology. 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