Interview with Christy Hire - Comfortable Aging Solutions

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What if you could stop the family meltdown before it starts? That’s the heart of our conversation with occupational therapist and certified hand therapist Christy Heyer, founder of Comfortable Aging Solutions, who has spent 25 years watching preventable crises unfold after a fall, a hospitalization, or a rushed discharge. Christy opens up about the rare heart attack that rewired her priorities and the gaps she saw as a patient navigating a system she already knew. Her message is clear: aging in place works when we plan the home, the money, and the roles ahead of time.

We dig into the essentials of home safety that actually reduce falls: textured grab bars placed for the real user, not a template; sliding tub benches; zero-threshold showers done right; wider doorways; and decluttering as the first intervention. Christy explains why a trained eye must watch someone move through their spaces to catch hidden risks. We also get honest about cost: private 24/7 care can exceed six figures, and Medicare won’t cover long-term custodial support. The antidote is a coordinated team—elder law attorneys to structure the right trusts, fiduciary financial planners to build a runway, and private care managers to navigate care and benefits.

Tech is part of the solution when it matches ability: sensors that detect falls without cameras, voice assistants for reminders and calls, and small smart home upgrades that remove friction. But none of it works if caregivers burn out. We talk about boundaries, micro-breaks, and the guilt that keeps people from asking for help. We also center joy—because daily rituals, humor, and hobbies are medicine for morale and independence. Christy shares how she serves families in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and virtually worldwide, using a comprehensive safety evaluation and step-by-step planning to replace guesswork with confidence.

If you want practical steps to prevent chaos, protect relationships, and keep dignity at the center, this conversation is your roadmap. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find a better way to age at home.

For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com