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Age in Place or Find a New Space

How to create beautiful spaces that promote meaningful interactions

Carol Chiang

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Full Circle Press
12 July 2025
You want to stay in your home as you get older--but do you really know what that takes? Do you know what it will cost? And how will you know when aging in place is no longer the right option?
Age in Place or Find a New Space(R) is your essential guide to planning with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're an aging adult shaping your future, an adult child helping your parents navigate big decisions, or a financial planner guiding clients through life-changing choices, this book gives you the tools to make smart, proactive moves.

Carol Chiang, a nationally recognized aging-in-place expert and occupational therapist, brings a refreshingly honest, practical voice to the aging conversation. With humor, warmth, and real-world strategies, she shows you why thoughtful home modifications can save money in the long run-and why investing in your home now is one of the most generous social contributions you can make.

Explore the real cost of aging in place, why building positive habits in your twenties can change everything, and how creating beautiful, tech-enabled spaces can dramatically reduce the fear of falling--a fear that often fuels inactivity and isolation.

Carol introduces exciting future technologies---many born from space and military innovations that are already reshaping the homes of tomorrow. You'll discover how virtual rehab, robotics, voice-controlled environments, and even hologram technology can create homes that don't just house you--they actively support you.

But this isn't just about high-tech solutions. Carol brings her signature MacGyver-style mindset to every chapter, offering scrappy, budget-friendly hacks alongside cutting-edge possibilities-proving that you don't need to spend a fortune to build a home you love.

And with about 90,000 Americans diagnosed with Parkinson's each year, chances are you'll soon know someone living with it. Carol offers clear, Parkinson's-specific guidance to help you understand what to expect and how to truly support someone from day one.

Packed with real stories, step-by-step checklists, and actionable solutions, this book will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to take action--whether you're planning for yourself, supporting someone you love, or helping clients build safer, more joyful lives at home.
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Imprint:   Full Circle Press
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 27mm
Weight:   608g
ISBN:   9798991043601
Pages:   364
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Carol Chiang is a globally recognized aging-in-place expert, occupational therapist, Parkinson's advocate, and MedBridge podcast host of 'Innovative Aging'. She is the founder of Evolving Homes(R) and creator of Age in Place or Find a New Space(R). With 27 years of clinical experience and a reputation for blending practicality with compassion, Carol advocates for purposeful, values-driven decisions that are cost efficient and financially sustainable. Her expertise is trusted by global leaders such as the MIT AgeLab, Toyota Research Institute, AARP, and UBS.

Reviews for Age in Place or Find a New Space: How to create beautiful spaces that promote meaningful interactions

Carol Chiang is just absolutely amazing! She's a skilled occupational therapist, a lifelong learner and innovator, and a wonderful mother, friend, and colleague. Her legacy of lending a hand to those who need help improving their functional independence will continue to go on for many generations. Kenneth Ngo, MD, FAAPM&RMedical Director, Brooks Rehabilitation HospitalMedical Director, Brooks Center for Innovation ""Society has missed the mark on how to prepare for the challenges of aging. Planning should be preemptive instead of waiting until an aging mishap occurs. Carol Chiang shares all her years of experience and is masterful in her discussion of how to prepare to age in place. Thank you, Carol, for the good you are putting into the world with this book.""Carolyn McClanahan, M.D., CFP(R)Founder, Life Planning Partners, Inc. ""Somehow, Carol approaches the topic of 'aging' with a rare blend of honesty and wisdom that invites us to let go of our fears and biases and instead step into the beauty that can exist in the process of growing older. Whether you're a professional or simply finding yourself walking this path, there's something here that will resonate and offer guidance.""Dawn Heiderscheidt, MOTCEO & Founder, Aurora Independence""Carol Chiang's book Age in Place or Find a New Space shatters stereotypes about aging and independence by revealing that older adults are not destined for isolation or helplessness but can make empowered choices that fit their unique needs and lifestyles. It is an essential guide for anyone navigating the complexities of aging and housing decisions. Chiang is a giver: with her expertise as an occupational therapist, she provides practical, compassionate advice that empowers readers to plan ahead, whether they wish to modify their current home or explore new living options. Her book is filled with actionable strategies and real-world insights that help individuals and families make confident, informed choices for a safer, more secure, and happier future as they age in place with grace.""Patti Brennan CFP(R)CEO Key Financial, Inc.""Carol succeeds where others have fallen short. She thinks out of the box and grinds until she finds answers to problems that others say are unsolvable. I have seen it time and again. She has earned my trust and highest recommendation."" Dr. David Belkin, Neurofeedback Associates


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