Aging in Place: Is the PEO Model the Key to
Success? (Live Podcast Recording)
Presented by Pamela E. Toto and Carol Chiang
Audio Runtime: 73 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes
Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA, an internationally recognized expert in gerontology and director of the University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Laboratory, joins host Carol Chiang to explore the front lines of aging in place. Together, they discuss how a “living laboratory” is bridging the gap between clinical care and independent living by piloting smart-home technologies in real-world settings. You will discover how to apply the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model to overcome environmental barriers—like the steep stairs and cramped spaces of historic homes—while learning to intervene early to extend client autonomy. Tune in to gain actionable insights on navigating funding challenges and using modern technology solutions to optimize home safety for your older adult patients.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the evidence around the most effective solutions, including facilitators and barriers, that promote aging in place
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address aging in place through person-environment-occupation (PEO) modifications and smart-home technology
- Solve patient case scenarios involving common clinical, functional, and behavioral challenges to aging in place
Additional disclosure: Our guest today is affiliated with a company that develops technology in the area we’re discussing. While we won’t be endorsing any specific product, listeners should be aware of this connection as part of our commitment to transparency.
This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.
Meet your instructors
Pamela E. Toto
Pamela Toto is an occupational therapist and an assistant professor of occupational therapy and the program director of the Clinical Science Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh. She is board-certified in gerontology and is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).…
Carol Chiang
Carol Chiang is a globally recognized aging-in-place expert, occupational therapist, Parkinson’s advocate, and host of Innovative Aging, a Medbridge podcast exploring cutting-edge innovations in aging. With more than 27 years of clinical experience, Carol is known for blending practicality with compassion, focusing on…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Aging in Place: Is the PEO Model the Key to Success? (Live Podcast Recording)
Join Carol Chiang and gerontology expert Dr. Pamela E. Toto as they explore how the University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Laboratory uses the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model and smart home technology to bridge the gap between clinical care and independent living for older adults.
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