About Us
Mission
Integrative Aging In Place collaboratively develops solutions that enable seniors in Greater Philadelphia, PA to age in place with independence and dignity.
Who We Are
Integrative Aging in Place was founded by Christopher Burba, OTR/L, CAPS. He is a second-generation care partner for older adults, standing on the shoulders of Marge Burba, who founded Winter Growth, Inc. in 1979. Through his work at Mercy LIFE and Penn Medicine At Home, Burba has seen how one fall can be life-altering, how one small improvement in an individual's balance or their environment can be life-preserving.
As a Mayo Clinic-trained Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) through the National Association of Homebuilders, Burba dedicates his career to helping older adults extend healthspan and build beautiful living spaces that enhance function, safety, and joy. He partnered with Mark Greenberg to form Boast Home Management, expanding services beyond advising on aging-in-place home modifications to managing projects from start to finish.
Since the start of his career as an occupational therapist, Burba has felt a strong connection to community health. "I don't belong in gleaming buildings surrounded by fancy rehab equipment, I'm meant to be in dusty basements looking at plumbing access and showing someone how to use their kitchen as a balance-training center."
Burba is living his best life and finds great joy in sharing his energy toward wellbeing with those he serves.
Message From the Founder
The Great Undoing and You
There is reason to be optimistic about aging in America. Our country is embarking on what could be called a "great undoing." An unintended consequence of the industrial revolution and the medical model was treating aging as a problem rather than a natural stage of life. An unfortunate result was housing older adults in nursing homes. This is being critically reassessed.
Most people want to grow older at home, surrounded by family and friends, embracing the natural progression of life that existed before aging was medicalized. Paying for aging in place solutions is often less expensive than funding nursing home or assisted living residency. For instance, the average monthly cost for a private room in a nursing home in Philadelphia is nearly $13,000, while the cost for assisted living averages $5,000 to $6,000. Investing in home modifications for seniors, along with health & wellness coaching, home safety equipment, and a home health aid once or twice a week can be more affordable while enhancing the quality of life at home.
I started this company to serve my community by joining this trend toward the "undoing," to support older adults in our communities and their families. My hope is that every Integrative Aging In Place intervention translates to one more moment families share enjoying life instead of agonizing over difficult health, housing, and life choices.
Aging in Place Solutions: About Us
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Aging in Place Solutions: About Us
President & Founder, Christopher Burba, dedicates his career to helping older adults age in place and live their best lives. His passion lies in extending healthspan and creating beautiful, safe spaces through home modification for seniors, where his clients can enjoy daily life. An ultramarathoner and triathlete, Burba savors the vegetables he grows and strives to live mindfully. He finds great joy in sharing his energy toward wellbeing with those he serves, enhancing senior care in Philadelphia.
Occupational Therapist
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Aging in Place Solutions: About Us
Burba is an occupational therapist licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. The OTR designation indicates the clinician meets the highest standard of competency and ongoing training and education in the field of occupational therapy, which is essential for providing effective senior care in Philadelphia. Burba also specializes in home modification for seniors to facilitate aging in place.
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
The Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) designation is earned by occupational therapists, general contractors, architects, and designers who have completed extensive training in aging in place practices. This training focuses on the design and construction of spaces that enhance client independence, safety, and function. Aging-in-place design principles specifically address the unique needs of older adults, promoting effective home modification for seniors or new construction to accommodate their requirements. This approach is particularly relevant for those seeking senior care in Philadelphia.