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Stair Lifts: A Solution for Seniors that Want to Age at Home

Stair Lifts: A Solution for Seniors that Want to Age at Home

As people age, mobility may start to decrease and a daily task such as walking up and down the stairs every day have turned into a daily chore. If a home becomes unsafe due to a set of stairs that...

May 8, 2018

Older Americans Month 2018 – Engage at Every Age

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Older Americans Month 2018 – Engage at Every Age

Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s observance of Older American’s Month. For 55 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been observed to recognize older Americans and their contributions to our...

April 24, 2018

The Most Fatally Misused Drugs are Legal!

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The Most Fatally Misused Drugs are Legal!

Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social...

April 13, 2018

Senior Home Safety

Crime Prevention Tips for Older Adults

Crime and the fear of crime create special problems for the elderly. Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility, not just a job for law enforcement. Seniors can learn how to protect themselves from crime by following these simple, commonsense suggestions. ...

March 28, 2018

Fall Prevention and Home Safety Hit a Tipping Point

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Fall Prevention and Home Safety Hit a Tipping Point

In speaking with some colleagues about fall prevention over the last couple months the theme of a perceived tipping point has come up several times. When I joined the senior market back in early 2011 the term “aging in place”...

March 11, 2018

Grace and Grit: Insights to Real-Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children

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Grace and Grit: Insights to Real-Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children

Grace and Grit: Insights to Real-Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children and their Parents by Fritzi Gros-Daillon, is a highly praised collection of stories about the transitional stage from home to senior care. The challenges of moving the elderly from one...

February 27, 2018

Aging Parents Aging-in-Place Fall Prevention Senior Home Safety

Tips for Fall-Proofing a Home

Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety. Many of these falls could be prevented by making simple changes. Below are some...

February 19, 2018

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February is Heart Health Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and there are many things people can do to reduce their risk, such as being more active. Research shows that physical activity can...

February 3, 2018

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Stair Lifts: A Solution for Seniors that Want to Age at Home

Older Americans Month 2018 – Engage at Every Age

The Most Fatally Misused Drugs are Legal!

Crime Prevention Tips for Older Adults

Fall Prevention and Home Safety Hit a Tipping Point

Grace and Grit: Insights to Real-Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children

Tips for Fall-Proofing a Home

February is Heart Health Month

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