Caregivers and Exercise – Take Time for Yourself
Are you a caregiver providing support for a spouse, friend, or relative? As we say in the Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS™ course, taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Even though it can be a challenge, take sure you are...
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Canes and Walkers Make Falls More Likely As Dementia Progresses
If you have encountered a rehabilitation team during your life, whether it is for your loved one, or for yourself, you have experienced them issuing a walker or a cane to assist with balance during recovery of injury or illness. As we age, it may even become part of...
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Older Americans Month (OAM) 2019
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to: Connect with friends, family, and services that support...
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Happy Easter and Happy Passover!
It’s a big holiday weekend here in the United States and Canada with Easter and Passover underway. All of us at Age Safe® America and Age Safe® Canada send blessings of joy to you and your families! Why We Celebrate Easter Easter is the most important feast day on...
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Occupational Therapy Month
Age Safe® America is proud to recognize the important contributions this specialized healthcare modality provides; and all the Occupational Therapists we have had the pleasure to of worked with over the years. Occupational Therapy Month began in 1980 to correspond...
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Internet Safety for Seniors
While it’s important for seniors to remain connected, entertained and active through the use of technology, it is equally important for them to exercise caution and interest safety. None of us are exempt from Internet scams, but unfortunately, many scammers...
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Aging Safely
Aging safely – Prevent falls and help maintain independence Falls are unpredictable for nearly everyone, but more so for people age 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of people in this age category...
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Protect Yourself from Common Scams
Scammers will use any means to extort money from those they deem to be the most vulnerable. Often, they target senior citizens. Many seniors are targeted on a daily basis by predatory scammers and con-artists looking to take advantage of them, and keeping your elderly...
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Falls Prevention: Senior Safety at Home
Slips, trips or falls can happen at any time of life, however, the likelihood of having a fall and the impact that this can have on health and independence becomes more significant with age. Falls are a major cause of hospitalization, especially amongst the elderly....
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Wheelchair Falls: A Growing and Overlooked Problem
The concept of a self-propelling wheelchair to aid in mobility for those who are unable or who have difficulty walking due to illness, injury, or disability, dates back to the mid 1600’s. This design evolved over time becoming lighter, easier to use, adjustable, and...
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