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Aging In Place – A Wonderful Life at HomeVeronica Rita Vescio-Wrigley is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist living in Simcoe County; as a baby-boomer Veronica recognized the importance of accessibility in the home.
Simcoe County and surrounding areas are the largest maturing population in all of Canada and will continue to grow as the baby-boomers retire calling this area “home”.
Certified “Aging In Place” Specialist assists individuals in assessing the current home in terms of safety, ability to live independently and comfortably regardless of age, income or ability levels. Works with individuals to research ideas and resources needed to design and build/modify barrier-free living environments. An initial assessment would include but be limited to such items as:
Individuals with no restrictions and/or who are not experiencing health issues related to aging, individuals who have a progressive or other condition that requires home modifications or equipment or individuals who are dealing with an abrupt or traumatic health-related change
Many people are familiar with the terms “Aging In Place” or “Universal Design”. However, “visitability” may be a newer concept. Essentially, “visitability” allows guests or occupants entering the home for any purpose should be able to gain access and move within it easily. What condition are the sidewalks, walkways, driveway surfaces, porches, front door, entry doors and access to the garage from inside the home?
Handrails or ramps needed? House numbers visible at night from the street? They look at the condition of floors, thresholds and hallways. Are they level, wide enough and clear of clutter?
Are there any area rugs or trip hazards?
They also assess the bathroom amenities; sink basin and tub safely accessible? Equipped with necessary safety features such as grab bars or tub/shower support.
Kitchen, living and bedrooms areas are also areas assessed for appropriate lighting for tasks to be completed. Electrical outlets moved at a comfortable height for safety.
Are levels of work services, appliances, shelving and storage accessible and adequate? Ensure there is easy access to a home phone or cell phone for a call for help. Egress is also an important consideration for an emergency exit.
BIO - Veronica Rita Vescio-Wrigley
Veronica Rita Vescio-Wrigley decided to take early retirement from the corporate world of 28 years at TD Canada Trust. Commencing her career as a front-line customer service representative, Manager of Customer Service in the branch environment, People Manager, lastly Coach and Mentor in the corporate world.
Veronica Rita utilizes her knowledge and experiences from her corporate world including her training and experience facilitating Mental Health groups suffering from various types of depression, anxiety, as well as clients suffering from chronic pain and depression. Her vision to work in her community as a female contractor opening her painting and decorating business provided her with the opportunity to meet, mentor and help residents get back on their feet suffering from illnesses, loss of work, single and couples requiring assistance with painting and minor repairs. Veronica Rita soon realized there was a need for introducing Aging in Place/Universal Designs to Simcoe County. She and her husband David Wrigley became Certified Aging in Place Specialists in 2017 bringing awareness for the need to support Wasaga Beach and surrounding area residents to stay in their home longer with comfort, ease, safety and the ability to live independently.
Veronica Rita is passionate about serving her community. She volunteered her time to the Wasaga Beach Women’s Business Association, BNI Thrive, Wasaga Beach Lion’s Club and Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Board Member, VCARS, Victims Crisis Assistance Referral Services for the Ontario Provincial Police.
Living in a small community of Wasaga Beach, Veronica Rita came to understand the need to support the Ontario Provincial Police. She trained as a Victim Crisis Responder for VCARS volunteer and Team Lead servicing all of Simcoe County, Midland, Barrie, Collingwood and Innisfil.
Veronica Rita continues to look for ways to making a difference within her community, bringing compassion, creativity and love for the well being of her community of Wasaga Beach and surrounding areas as a Certified Aging In Place Specialist with her husband David.
