Tips For Stress Reduction
All of us are inevitably faced with stress and stressful situations at some point of our lives or the other. So how do we go about dealing with them? It is true that one cannot run off from life’s everyday...
Getting Help to Pay for Home Repairs or Modifications.
Home modifications may involve converting or adapting your environment so you can live independently. Examples of home modifications include replacing regular door handles with ones that open by using a push button; adding handrails on both sides of a staircase...
Fritzi Goes to Washington Update
Shown here is Fritzi Gros-Daillon of Age Safe America with Kira Anthofer of Centinela Senior Solutions The first presentation, Sacred Promise-Sacred Space was yesterday covered promising family members that they can remain home and then the important steps to take...
Falls Are NOT a Normal Part of Aging
Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls From the National Council on Aging Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your...
Fritzi Goes to Washington for the Aging in America Conference
This March our Chief Advocacy Officer, Fritzi Gros-Daillon, MS, CAPS, CSA will be speaking at the Aging in America Conference in our nations capital. From March 20–24, 2016, nearly 3,000 professionals will meet in Washington, D.C. to engage with each...
Stay Active and Prevent Falls
Be aware of where and when you walk In the evenings, walk where there is plenty of light to help you see where you are going. If you see a tree ahead in your path, look for fallen leaves or...
Steps For Protecting Yourself Against Falls
• Assess your home to identify fall hazards and make the necessary changes to prevent them. • Ask your physician or pharmacist about the effects of the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking. Some medications can cause dizziness or...
Kitchen Fire Safety
Over 45% of all house fires are a result of cooking and 94% of all cooking fires happened in the kitchen.