Aging in Place NC

Aging in Place NC Home Safety • Fall Prevention • Aging in Place
Safe Homes. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating spaces that truly work for you.

Confident Living
Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist® | Certified Home Organizer
📍Serving Leland, Wilmington & surrounding areas With over 19 years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant, I’ve seen firsthand how our home environment affects safety, independence, and overall well-being. That’s why I’ve rebranded to Aging in Place NC—to focus on what matters most: helping individuals and families create safe, functional homes that support confident, independent living. I specialize in:
• Home Safety & Fall Prevention
• Aging in Place Solutions
• Functional Home Organizing

As a Certified Professional Organizer and a Senior Home Safety Specialist® through Age Safe America, I take a compassionate, real-life approach to every home. Whether you’re supporting an aging loved one, navigating a life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed by your space, I’m here to walk alongside you with practical solutions and zero judgment.

📍Serving Leland, Wilmington & surrounding areas
📞 (910) 622-7998

Creating safe homes. Supporting confident living.

Life changes. Has your life insurance kept up?Life insurance is ultimately about protecting the people you love.If somet...
09/16/2026

Life changes. Has your life insurance kept up?

Life insurance is ultimately about protecting the people you love.

If something happened to you tomorrow, would the coverage you have today provide what you intended, or could your family be left with expenses you thought were covered?

Maybe you already have the right protection. Maybe you need additional coverage. Or maybe you're not sure what you have.

I can help you review it, understand it, and make sure it still fits your needs.

Sometimes peace of mind is simply knowing your family is protected.

Safer Homes. Protected Futures.

Natasha Horrell
Licensed Insurance Broker

Aging in place is about so much more than staying in your home. ❤️ It's about protecting your independence and your futu...
09/14/2026

Aging in place is about so much more than staying in your home. ❤️ It's about protecting your independence and your future.

Over the years, my work has evolved, but the heart behind it has stayed the same: helping older adults and their families feel safe, prepared, and supported.

Today, that looks like helping in four important areas:

🏡 Home Safety
🧺 Purposeful Organizing
🔑 Aging-in-Place Planning
🛡️ Life Insurance & Medicare

Whether I'm identifying safety concerns in someone's home, helping create a more functional living space, talking through changes that may help someone remain independent, or sitting down with someone to help them understand their Medicare or life insurance options, the goal is the same.

Protect what matters today while planning for tomorrow.

You don't have to wait until there's a fall, a health change, a crisis, or an insurance question to start planning. Sometimes the best time to make a plan is before you need one.

If you or someone you love could use a trusted local resource, I'd be happy to help.

📞 (910) 622-7998
🌐 NCaginginplace.com
✉️ [email protected]

Aging in Place NC
Safer Homes. Protected Future

If you've noticed some changes lately, you're not imagining it. 😊Many of you first met me through Coastal Home Solutions...
06/24/2026

If you've noticed some changes lately, you're not imagining it. 😊

Many of you first met me through Coastal Home Solutions, where I helped families declutter, organize, downsize, and create more functional spaces. What started as a passion for helping people quickly became something much bigger.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant for nearly 20 years, I've always been drawn to helping people maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. That passion eventually led me to launch Aging in Place NC, where I help older adults and their families create safer homes so they can continue living independently for as long as possible.

Over the last several months, God has opened yet another door.

I recently became a licensed insurance broker with North American Senior Benefits. The more families I worked with, the more I realized that preparing for the future isn't just about making a home safer. It's also about protecting the people we love and making sure families are prepared financially when life doesn't go according to plan.

To be honest, this season has been a lot!!

Building businesses, learning an entirely new industry, serving clients, supporting my family, and trying to follow where God is leading hasn't always been easy. There have been days when I've felt overwhelmed and wondered if I was taking on too much.

But every conversation with a caregiver, every home assessment, every family looking for guidance, and every client wanting to protect their loved ones reminds me why I'm doing this.

Today, my mission is simple:

🏠 Help seniors live safely and independently in their homes.

❤️ Help families protect what matters most.

📋 Help people prepare for the future before a crisis happens.

I don't claim to have all the answers, and I'm still learning every day. But I truly believe God is using my background, my experiences, and even my challenges to help serve others in a meaningful way.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me through Coastal Home Solutions, Aging in Place NC, and now North American Senior Benefits. Your encouragement, referrals, prayers, and trust mean more than you know.

I am excited to see what God has planned next.

"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3

Planning for the future isn't just about finances. It's about protecting your independence, safety, and peace of mind.Th...
06/22/2026

Planning for the future isn't just about finances. It's about protecting your independence, safety, and peace of mind.

Through Aging in Place NC, I help older adults and their families identify potential safety risks in the home and provide practical recommendations that support living safely and comfortably for as long as possible.

Through North American Senior Benefits, I help families prepare financially for the unexpected by reviewing life insurance options, final expense planning, and other solutions designed to protect loved ones from unnecessary financial burdens.

Whether you're planning for yourself, helping aging parents, or simply wanting to be prepared, I'm here to help guide you through the process with compassion, education, and personalized solutions.

✔ Home Safety Assessments
✔ Aging in Place Recommendations
✔ Senior Resource Guidance
✔ Life Insurance Reviews
✔ Final Expense Planning
✔ Financial Protection for Families

The best time to prepare for the future is before a crisis occurs.

If you have questions about aging in place, home safety, or protecting your family's financial future, I'd be honored to help.

Natasha Horrell
Owner, Aging in Place NC
Licensed Insurance Broker, North American Senior Benefits

Question of the Week:"If you could make one change to your home today that would make life easier 10 years from now, wha...
06/15/2026

Question of the Week:

"If you could make one change to your home today that would make life easier 10 years from now, what would it be?"

You'd be surprised how many people answer:

Wider doorways
Walk-in showers
Better lighting
Less clutter
Single-level living

Planning ahead isn't giving up independence. It's protecting it.

What's your answer? 👇

Learn more at www.NCAgingInPlace.com

Most people spend more time planning for retirement than they do planning for how they will safely live in their home as...
06/11/2026

Most people spend more time planning for retirement than they do planning for how they will safely live in their home as they age.

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults over age 65 falls each year?

The good news is that many falls are preventable.

A simple home safety assessment can identify hidden hazards like:
✔ Poor lighting
✔ Unsafe bathrooms
✔ Tripping hazards
✔ Difficult entryways
✔ Lack of grab bars and railings

At Aging in Place NC, our goal is to help older adults remain independent, safe, and confident in the homes they love.

Whether you're planning ahead for yourself or helping a parent age safely at home, a home safety assessment can provide peace of mind and practical solutions.

Because growing older shouldn't mean giving up independence.

Have you ever walked through your home and looked at it from a safety perspective? Let us know in the comments.

📞 910-622-7992
🌐 NCaginginplace.com

Friday is International Family Day 💙Caring for family means planning ahead, even for the conversations that are not alwa...
05/15/2026

Friday is International Family Day 💙

Caring for family means planning ahead, even for the conversations that are not always easy.

For many families, that starts with creating a safer, more supportive home for aging loved ones while also preparing for the future with confidence and peace of mind.

Simple steps like:
✔️ Reducing fall risks
✔️ Improving lighting and accessibility
✔️ Organizing important documents
✔️ Planning for future care needs
✔️ Discussing final wishes and final expense planning

can make a huge difference for the people you love.

Planning ahead is not about fear. It is about protecting your family, reducing stress later, and creating peace of mind today.

🏡 Safe Homes. Confident Living.

www.NCAginginPlace.com

It usually starts with a small moment.A missed step.Holding onto the wall for balance.Reaching for something and realizi...
05/12/2026

It usually starts with a small moment.

A missed step.
Holding onto the wall for balance.
Reaching for something and realizing it feels harder than it used to.

For many seniors and families, this is the moment home starts to feel a little less safe.

The good news is that small, proactive changes can make a significant difference in safety, confidence, and independence.

I recently shared a new blog about senior home safety, fall prevention, and purposeful decluttering for aging in place.

If this has been on your mind for yourself or a loved one, I hope it helps.

https://www.ncaginginplace.com/post/is-your-home-ready-for-aging-in-place

It’s been a little quiet over here… but behind the scenes, there’s been a lot of meaningful work happening.At Aging in P...
05/05/2026

It’s been a little quiet over here… but behind the scenes, there’s been a lot of meaningful work happening.

At Aging in Place NC, my focus is simple:

Helping people stay safe, independent, and confident in their homes.

I work with seniors, families, and adult children who are trying to figure out the next step… whether that’s improving safety, reducing fall risks, or just making daily life feel a little easier.

Sometimes it’s identifying hazards you didn’t even realize were there.
Sometimes it’s reworking a space so it actually supports how you live.
And sometimes it’s simply helping take the overwhelm and turn it into a clear plan.

This work is personal to me, and I’m grateful for every family that trusts me to walk through it with them.

If you or someone you love has been feeling unsure about safety at home, I’m here to help.

You can learn more or get started here:
👉 www.NCAgingInPlace.com

A home doesn’t suddenly become unsafe… it happens little by little.Here are a few early signs to pay attention to:• Hold...
04/16/2026

A home doesn’t suddenly become unsafe… it happens little by little.

Here are a few early signs to pay attention to:

• Holding onto furniture when walking
• Avoiding stairs or certain rooms
• Feeling unsteady in the shower
• Needing more light to see clearly
• Small stumbles or “near falls.”

These are easy to brush off, but they’re often early warning signs.

The goal isn’t to make big changes overnight…
It’s to make simple, supportive ones before something happens.

Because safety isn’t about losing independence
It’s about protecting it.

www.NCAgingInPlace.com

Address

Wilmington, NC
28451

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19106227998

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