Can a grab bar or ramp actually change someone’s life?
For many aging adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families—it absolutely can.
In this inspiring episode of the Age Well Home & Lifestyle Podcast, host Kelly Bradley speaks with Lupine DeSnyder, Executive Director of ReFit Portland, a nonprofit providing no-cost home modifications that restore independence, dignity, and safety for those in need.
Lupine shares real-life stories, practical strategies, and how ReFit is bridging the gap between aging-in-place ideals and real-world accessibility.
💡 You’ll learn:
✅ Why most homes are not built for aging or disability
✅ Common (and preventable) home safety risks
✅ How simple changes like railings or wider doorways empower independence
✅ How to access free or low-cost home modifications
✅ The difference between “universal design,” “visitability,” and “barrier-free” homes
✅ What nonprofits like ReFit are doing to make homes more equitable for all
Whether you're a caregiver, homeowner, designer, or simply planning ahead—this episode is a powerful reminder that safer homes lead to stronger communities.
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts:
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tk3WxaU4ZC5FqMlDzGzss?si=66e8ad3c40934d5d
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tk3WxaU4ZC5FqMlDzGzss?si=66e8ad3c40934d5d
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgeWell-Home-Lifestyle
🌐 Learn more or donate: https://refitportland.org
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