Me -vs- Smoke Alarm – Round 1
Two weeks ago something woke me from a dead sleep in the middle of the night. My dog, Abbey, a three year old Jindo-Chinook mix, heard it too. She was on half alert, ears pricked, eyes mostly open, raised on...
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OMG! I CAN’T FIND MY KEYS
It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, if the person was never good at balancing a checkbook, struggling with this task is probably not a warning sign....
Fire Prevention Month
October is National Fire Prevention Month. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a house fire happens every 24 seconds on average in the U.S. Here’s 10 simple tips to help avoid fires and reduce the risk of injury: 1) ...
Age Safe at Home
Fact is one out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults and there are more than 2 million nonfatal fall injuries treated for the...
Happy Labor Day 2016!
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the...
Society of Certified Senior Advisors Annual Conference
Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Chief Advocacy Officer • Age Safe America Conference Update: Roger Landry, author of Live Long, Die Short, offered the keynote at the national conference of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He described the current state of aging...
Fritzi Goes to Washington – Positive Aging Conference
Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Chief Advocacy Officer • Age Safe America The opening keynote speech by Ashton Applewhite confronted the participants on the issue of ageism and how, even as professionals working with seniors, we unconsciously perpetuate the concept. Her best-selling book,...
Low Cost and No Cost Modifications
There are many simple, no cost and low cost modifications and changes you can make to your home that can greatly increase its comfort, safety, and accessibility. Most of the products needed for the modifications mentioned here can be purchased...
June is National Safety Month
During June, the National Safety Council (NSC) is reminding us of safety in all parts of our lives. More than 75 percent of all unintentional injuries occur in our homes and communities. Make your “home sweet home”, your “home safe...
How Millennials Can Celebrate Older Americans Month
“Blaze a Trail” for Millennials and their Predecessors For the last 53 years, May has been recognized as Older Americans Month. With 10,000 people turning over 65 every day, we all have someone in our lives that we should celebrate...