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.
Let There Be Light!
Some simple home modifications like lighting can make a home more user-friendly and livable for people who have difficulties with vision, strength or getting around. Install new lights (such as motion-sensor flood lights) or increase lighting on exterior...
Fall Prevention and Good Nutrition
March is Nutrition Month and a great opportunity to look at ways that good nutrition contributes to fall prevention in older adults. Athletes are usually careful about what they eat. They want to create and maintain stamina and strength so...
Consider This Astounding Statistic:
Of all people who have ever lived past the age of 65 from the beginning of recorded human history, two thirds are alive today. By 2030, the number of seniors will grow to over 75 million people, up from 48...
Tips for Fall Prevention
Provide seating at the entrance to the home, so that a person can rest or put down things in their hand. Small icicles that are within easy reach should be removed so that entry to and exit from the home...
Keep it Simple. Home Modification for Aging in Place
The National Association of Home Builders defines Aging in Place as “remaining in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.” Before home modifications can be made, an assessment of the home needs to be...