Your Guide to Safe, Confident Aging at Home
Practical tools, trusted information, and personalized support to help older adults stay independent in the home they love.
Stay in Your Community
Be Confident Living at Home
Keep your Independence
Mission
Age at Home Canada makes aging-in-place clearer, calmer, and more achievable.
Whether you're an older adult, a family caregiver, or a health professional, you’ll find practical guidance, supportive tools, and evidence based insight to help create a safe and comfortable home where independence can thrive.
Support for Independent Living at Home
Age at Home Canada provides the following:
Helpful Guides & Resources
Easy-to-follow checklists, educational articles, and practical advice for making your home safer and more supportive.
Personalized Aging-in-Place Planning
Optional one-on-one guidance for lighting, mobility, fall-prevention, and home accessibility.
Support for Families & Caregivers
Clear strategies to reduce overwhelm, make informed decisions, and plan ahead with confidence.
Why This Matters
Canada’s population is aging and most older adults want to remain in their own homes as long as possible, but small barriers in the home can become big challenges:
Falls, loss of confidence, and added strain on caregivers.
Simple, proactive steps can:
Reduce fall risk
Improve everyday confidence
Support mobility and independence
Lighten caregiver workload
Help older adults stay confident in the homes they love
FEATURED RESOURCES
Tools & Guides
Whole Home Safety Checklist (PDF)
Bathroom Safety Checklist
Lighting for Aging Eyes – Quick Guide
Flooring & Fall-Prevention Basics
Preparing Your Home for Future Mobility Needs
A Message from Therese Hirst,
Certified Aging-in Place Specialist, Seniors Home Safety Specialist and Founder of Age at Home Canada
“I created Age at Home Canada because I saw how overwhelming home safety and aging-in-place decisions can feel for older adults and their families.
My goal is to offer clarity, reassurance, and practical support so people can continue living independently and comfortably at home.”
Additional Guidance
If you’d like more personalized support, I offer optional one-on-one aging-in-place guidance to help you create a safe, comfortable home now and plan confidently for the future.
1) Conversation
We discuss your goals, challenges, and priorities for aging in place.
2) Home Review
A practical look at lighting, safety, mobility, and daily routines through an aging-in-place lens.
3) Personalized Plan
Clear, step-by-step recommendations you can implement right away — with support if needed.
Here’s what one family member shared after working with me to help their loved one age safely at home:
May Kaan, Retired MD Vancouver
“At first, I was quite hesitant—I didn’t think there was anything in my home that needed changing. But my son suggested an assessment, and after Therese completed her work, the transformation was incredible. My home is now much more comfortable and easier to live in.”
You’re not alone in wondering if changes are needed. Here's how one person felt after getting started
“What I appreciate most about Therese was the kindess and professionalism she showed to me and especially towards my mom. She showed so much patience and compassion, it reassured me we were in the right hands. She is truly a one stop shop for this important service to allow seniors to age in place.”
Ray K, Vancouver
Falls and injuries that could have been prevented
Hospital stays that disrupt your life and health
Unexpected expenses that affect your savings
Unplanned moves away from the home you love
Loss of independence and decision making
Creating stress and pressure on your family