Úna Barrett is a gerontologist, certified care manager and home safety expert with Positive Living Solutions LLC, Cambridge, MA. With expertise in how our mind, body and social abilities change over time, Úna focuses on improving the lives of older adults and their families to provide a greater sense of security for all.
Úna supports families as they navigate the complexities of caring for loved ones, particularly when work, family commitments or living in a different city present challenges for adult children. Services include assessing homes for safety and coordinating home modifications.
Certifications
M.S. Gerontology, Management of Aging Services, UMass Boston
Certificate in Care Management, Boston University School of Social Work, Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research in Education
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), National Association of Home Builders
Executive Certificate in Home Modifications from the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, University of Southern California Andrus Gerontology Center
A Matter of Balance – A program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
Certified Eden at Home Educator – developed by geriatrician, Dr. Bill Thomas, creator of The Eden Alternative and the Green House Project
Former Licensed Real Estate professional in Massachusetts.
Úna Barrett In The Press
Applying Universal Design to Age in Place
An Interview with Úna: Role of Gerontologist and Importance of Home Modification
Discussion between Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy and Una Barrett gerontologist on the role a gerontologist plays in an older adult’s life and the importance of home modification