Aging in place is about more than remaining in a familiar home; it’s about creating an environment where older adults can continue to live safely, confidently, and with meaningful connection.
This bQuest expert-led panel explores how families can support independence while reducing isolation and everyday risks as loved ones age. The conversation will cover practical strategies around mobility, driving alternatives, social engagement, caregiver support, hospital-to-home transitions, and in-home resources that help make daily life safer and more manageable.
Beyond the logistics, this discussion will address the emotional side of aging in place, including how families can normalize accepting help, reduce the stigma around needing support, and preserve dignity while putting the right resources in place.
Moderated by Allison Foulk, Director of Content at bQuest, this conversation provides families and professionals with actionable insights to help older adults maintain independence while staying connected and supported.
The webinar has been recorded, see below.
Webinar is about 1-hour. Want to see a preview? Watch the 2-minute trailer.
Webinar Key Takeaways - Downloadable PDFs
Webinar Speaker Information
Provider in NE US
Elder Care Homecare
Ian Dorfman serves as Senior Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Elder Care Homecare, where he leads initiatives that strengthen partnerships and expand access to high-quality home care and skilled nursing services. With nearly a decade of experience in the aging care industry, he specializes in care coordination, operational strategy, and building client-centered care solutions that help older adults remain safely at home.
Ian is passionate about improving the home care experience for families by developing responsive, reliable care models that support individuals with a wide range of needs. His expertise in home-based care and strategic collaboration helps ensure clients receive the right support at the right time.
Virtual and Sacramento
The Hummingbird Project
For a decade, Meredith, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, has been a key leader at The Hummingbird Project, guiding teams of Quality of Life Engagement Specialists currently in the Sacramento region, leading the Virtual Program, and overseeing the Home Care Quality of Life Program. This program supports Bay Area Sage care providers through holistic engagement consultation and training.
Since the early growth of the Hummingbird Project in the Bay Area, Meredith has played an important role in expanding the program across California and now into Seattle. She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences through activities such as movement, scriptwriting for life review, and high-impact interactive virtual programming that foster connection and engagement.
SE Texas
Senior Care Authority
Jack Angel is the owner and operator of Senior Care Authority in Southeast Texas, where he helps families navigate senior living and care decisions with confidence. As a Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Jack provides compassionate guidance to help families find the right solutions for their loved ones’ unique needs. Having personally helped both his parents and in-laws navigate care decisions, he understands the challenges families face and is passionate about creating smoother transitions into the next phase of life.
Jack is actively involved with the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston/Southeast Texas and Guitars for Vets, and enjoys serving his local community.
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