We Remember All Who Served
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to all those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our Veterans. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th...
Aging-in-Place
Majority of Home Fires Caused by Cooking
The overwhelming majority of home fires are caused by unattended or forgotten cooking. iGuardStove keeps families and their neighbors safe by preventing kitchen fires before they start. We are this century’s innovative, intelligent and imonitoring solution for your peace of...
National Aging in Place Week
America’s seniors and senior service providers throughout the country will join to celebrate National Aging in Place Week from October 15-21, 2017. National Aging in Place Week is an annual effort to expand awareness of the Aging in Place movement...
October is Fire Prevention Month
Fire is the number one emergency in the United States. The U.S. Fire Administration reports each year, more than 4,000 Americans die in fires, more than 25,000 are injured in fires, and more than 100 firefighters are killed while on...
Prevent Falls at Home with Pets
We know you love your furry, four-legged friends! Owning pets has real health benefits, but can also add to falls risks. Here are some tips to help Prevent Falls at Home with Pets and keep you from literally going head-over-heels...
Age Safe Urges Greater Adoption of Grab Bars
Age Safe America Declares Grab Bars Are The New Seat Belts In a press release issued earlier today Age Safe America urged greater adoption of grab bars to reduce preventable injuries and the rising costs associated with older adult falls....
Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2017
Age Safe America joins the National Council on Aging in observing the 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) on Sept. 22, 2017—the first day of fall. In honor of this notable milestone, the theme of the event will be 10...
How it Felt Preparing for a Catastrophic Event
Sunday night September 10th at 6PM the power went out. My wife and I had set-up a nice cave in an inner walk-in closet with pillows, water, flashlights, food and phones. From 8-12PM Irma was on the doorstep of Sarasota...
Preparing for a Hurricane
Here are a few things you should do before a hurricane: Remove weak and dead trees or tree limbs on your property. Know whether your home is in a zone that could be flooded by storm surge, meaning you’d have...
How Can I Increase the Amount of Fiber in my Diet?
Fruits and Vegetables Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fresh fruit is slightly higher in fiber than canned. Eat the peel whenever possible — it’s easier than peeling or eating around it. Have fresh...