Articles - Age Safe America

Don’t Ignore Symptoms of a Heart Attack During COVID-19

by agesafe | Jun 16, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Health and Nutrition, Senior Home Safety

It's your heart. Don't hesitate. If you're experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, doctors urge you to not delay seeking treatment because of COVID-19 concerns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors across the nation are reporting a sharp decline in...

Human Dignity + Compassion = PEACE

by agesafe | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

We must come together. Everyone wants to live, work and raise their family in a community that is safe. We all desire the freedom to live with dignity and peace. No one should feel threatened or afraid because of the color of their skin, the way they pray, who they...

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

by agesafe | May 11, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Senior Home Safety

Being diagnosed with dementia is life altering, not only for the one who has the disease, but also their friends and family. Most people are overwhelmed with all the new precautions and information they are given at diagnosis. We’ve done the research for you to help...

National Nurses Week, Thank You!

by agesafe | May 7, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Senior Home Safety

National Nurses Week starts May 6 and ends May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and educate the public about the role nurses play in health promotion, disease prevention, and...

National Aging Life Care™ Month

by agesafe | May 3, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Senior Home Safety

Age Safe® America recognizes the Aging Life Care™ Association (ALCA) as it celebrates the profession during the month of May. While the practice and profession of Aging Life Care is not new, there is more attention being paid to the impact our aging population has...

COVID-19 and Caregiving: Tips for vulnerable family members

by agesafe | Apr 10, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Health and Nutrition, Senior Home Safety

COVID-19 has dramatically shifted daily life for many people around the world. Nobody is immune, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick...

April is OT Month!

by agesafe | Apr 7, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Senior Home Safety

April is OT Month and Age Safe® America celebrates all those in the field of Occupational Therapy and how incredible they are! The 2020 theme is, Occupational Therapy: EMBRACING CHALLENGES, ENHANCING LIVES. During the month of April, the American Occupational...

Life is a One-Time Offer

by agesafe | Mar 29, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Senior Home Safety

Age Safe® America thanks all the EMS teams, nurses, doctors, support staff and caregivers working tirelessly on the front lines. We send prayers to all those in recovery and those who have lost a family member or loved one. We sincerely hope that your own social...

What Are Seniors to Do about Coronavirus Concerns?

by agesafe | Mar 17, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Health and Nutrition, Senior Home Safety

This is truly proving to be a once in a lifetime reaction to an illness! Worldwide we are witnessing quarantines, social distancing, food and supply shortages at grocery, overworked medical staff, shortages of medical supplies, and closed restaurants and shops. The...

Daylight Savings Time Homebound Chores

by agesafe | Mar 17, 2020 | Aging Parents, Aging-in-Place, Caregiving, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Prevention, Senior Home Safety

With all the other news, we seem to have missed the switch back to daylight savings time. You may be at home more in the next two weeks so here are some action items to stay busy and stave off boredom! You can even get the kids involved, if they are home from...