Ohio Falls Prevention Initiative Crushes Goal With Unprecedented Support
Each September since 2015, the Ohio Department of Aging, through its STEADY U Ohio falls prevention initiative, has called on Ohio’s communities to raise awareness of the epidemic of older adult falls by helping to take “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls.” One in...
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Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day!
On September 28, National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated. Mrs. Becky Mattson from Lakeside, Montana came up with the idea of a national holiday recognizing the importance of good neighbors in 1971. In 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced the creation of a...
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Falls Prevention Awareness Day!
The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. National, state, and local partners collaborate to educate others about the impact of falls, share fall prevention strategies, and...
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Caregiver Accelerator Event
Congratulations to both finalists in yesterdays Caregiver Accelerator Event! Age Safe® America Founder Steven Bailey and Chris MacLellan Founder of the Whole Care Network were among the many guests at the Caregiver Accelerator Pitch Competition at the Poynter...
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Never Forgotten. United We Stand.
Shock and horror of that tragic day have subsided, replaced now with an emptiness, a longing for an innocence lost. We come remembering those who lost their lives in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. We are mindful of the sacrifice of public servants who...
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It’s Go4Life Month – Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life!
September is Go4Life Month — a chance to highlight the importance of regular exercise for healthy aging and to encourage older adults to become more physically active. This year’s Go4Life Month theme is Get Ready! Get Moving! Go4Life! The goal is to encourage...
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Age Safe Renovations
Age Safe Renovations before you retire can allow you and your loved ones to enjoy your safety, security and longevity for the long road ahead. At Age Safe® America, we say, "a fall changes everything". Fact is falls have become epidemic in America. Every 11 seconds,...
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Make Your Home Handicap Accessible
More than 56 million people in the U.S. have some type of physical disability, according to the 2010 census. Whether someone needs help in the kitchen and bathroom or more space to maneuver a wheelchair around the house, here are ways to make your home more handicap...
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Improve Brain Power With These 10 Foods
What you eat has a great effect on how you live your daily life. Those who consume fatty foods and refined sugars are more likely to suffer memory issues and lethargy, while a highly nutritious diet helps keep us sharp, focused, and lively. Because your brain requires...
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Happy Independence Day 2018!
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event with pride and...
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