Real Life Renos : The Podcast

By: Karen L Brown
  • Summary

  • Living and aging in the perfect place often means renovating. Karen, an Aging in Place and Accessibility Strategist, knows that the renovations will involve not only the physical space where we live but also the way we think about how we live. Success is in the details!
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Episodes
  • Canadian Helen Keller Centre
    Jan 30 2025

    The Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) is a leader in the deaf-blind community, providing affordable housing and training since opening its first residential building in 1992. In this podcast we talk with Jennifer Robbins, CEO of CHKC about their current project, building a 56-unit residential building with a 6,500 sq. ft. training centre. If your introduction to the deaf-blind community was The Miracle Worker, based on the life of Helen Keller, stay tuned and learn about the incredible advancements in advocacy and training for the community.

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    36 mins
  • Meet Karen
    Jan 13 2025

    We've acquired a lot of new listeners and readers over the past year. I want you to understand why I do this work so welcome and I hope you enjoy this episode.

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    37 mins
  • Condo or Home Reno ?
    Dec 31 2024

    When the time comes to think about downsizing, many of us immediately think of condo living. While that may be a suitable option for some, it isn't necessarily the best option for aging in place or for people with disabilities. Remember that as we age, issues start to crop up like reduced range of motion, hip or knee replacements, progression in a disease as well as the unexpected. Understanding the risks and rewards involved in home renovation or downsizing to a condo is key to making an informed choice.

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    57 mins

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