In this episode, we interview the coordinator of a coalition that helps seniors in Orange County get linked with services that can help make their home safer by installing items such as grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and making minor home repairs. Ryan Lavalley of the Orange County Dept. on Aging discusses the benefits of home safety modification to reduce falls risks and how seniors in Orange County can be linked to services such as Habitat for Humanity who can make repairs at low to no-cost. Not only do they provide injury prevention type modifications, some seniors are even eligible for things like air conditioning repairs that can improve quality of life and reduce risk of heat stroke. Navigating the many agencies in our area can be difficult, and their coalition tries to simplify the process by determining what individuals are eligible for and which agency can best serve them. To get in touch with the coalition for yourself or a loved one you can contact Ryan at rlavalley@orangecounty.gov.
The organizations in the coalition include:
https://www.orangecountync.gov/154/Aging
https://www.orangehabitat.org/
https://www.orangecountync.gov/1101/Housing-Community-Development