Daylight Savings Time Homebound Chores
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...
Aging-in-Place
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
If emergency officials in your community issued a mandatory evacuation order to get out of the path of a wildfire, hurricane or other natural disaster, are you prepared for an emergency; would you know what to take with you, the...
Fritzi Wins NAHB 2019 Educator of the Year Award!
Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education for Age Safe® America traveled to Las Vegas this week to receive the NAHB 2019 Educator of the Year award at the 2020 NAHB International Builders Show®. During the Designation Reception Fritzi said, “Having taught...
Factors Contributing to the Risk of Falling
Many falls are preventable, but prevention is contingent upon your understanding of the factors placing an individual at risk of falling. Factors contributing to the risk of falling are internal (physical and medical) as well as external (environmental) factors that...
Happy New Year 2020!
This New Year 2020 we wish everyone the best of Health, Happiness, Prosperity and Joyous Moments this year and always! Welcome 2020 with new hopes, new plans, new projects, new commitments, new inspirations and new attitudes. We have had the...
Merry Christmas 2019 and Happy Holidays!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were...
Grandparents Guide to Child-Proofing
Whether they are coming for an afternoon or a week, taking some steps before your grandchildren arrive can help keep them safe during their visit. Adopt any of the following precautions from this grandparents guide to child-proofing that are appropriate...
Happy Thanksgiving – Gratitude
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Going around the table asking family members what they’re thankful for may be a tradition in your household, and there are a number of...
Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires
Increased awareness can prevent clothes dryer fires in your home or senior community. The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them. It is important for everyone to know how to keep themselves safe from fire....
Keeping Clients or Loved Ones Safe and Happy this Season
As the seasons of fall and winter progress, there are rituals and celebrations that dominate our lives. For the many aging in place professionals that we train, their clients have family members who will fuss over them, include them in...