Grandparents Day 2022
Grandparents Day 2022 Grandparents Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. In 2022, the holiday is on September 11. If you are a grandparent, you are old enough to realize that you don’t require a...
Senior Home Safety
We Applaud our Friend and Colleague Doctor Kristopher Rench
We Applaud our Friend and Colleague Doctor Kristopher Rench. Congratulations to the recently hooded Doctor Kristopher Rench, OTD, OTR/L, SHSS. Kris has served Age Safe America as a trusted Advisory Board member and consultant, and over the years has become...
6 Ways Seniors Can Age Safe® and Live Well
6 Ways Seniors Can Age Safe® and Live Well. 1: Senior companions. A senior companion is someone (paid or volunteer) who spends a few hours a week or even a few hours a day with a senior to better enable...
Let’s Talk About Medical Alertness
Let’s Talk About Medical Alertness I know when you hear the words ‘medical alert’ your first thoughts are of bracelets with little medical symbols on them or the necklaces and watches some people wear which are alarm button to press...
National Senior Citizen’s Day 2022
National Senior Citizen’s Day Getting older definitely has its challenges and most will say the ‘golden years’ aren’t nearly as shiny and appealing as they are made out to be. But to go back to 21? No, thank you. So...
Decluttering is Accident Prevention at its Best
Decluttering is Accident Prevention at its Best How many of you remember hearing your toddlers say, “I can do it myself!” You may have even heard these words more recently coming from the lips of your grandkids or great grandkids....
The Art of Decluttering
The Art of Decluttering Included in all the strange, unusual, and downright comical ‘holidays’ recognized by calendar makers (among others) is the holiday referred to as NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY, which is on July 15th. So, why not celebrate...
Healing Power of Therapy Cats
Healing Power of Therapy Cats You’re probably familiar with therapy dogs visiting hospitals, schools, senior centers and nursing homes to help alleviate stress and provide comfort in times of need. But did you know that time spent with therapy cats...
Those Darn Cataracts
Those Darn Cataracts We’ve all heard the word ‘cataract’ and we all know it has something to do with our eyes. But how many of you know what a cataract actually is? Answer: A cataract isn’t so much of a...
Safety Awareness Equals Safe Living
Safety Awareness Equals Safe Living If you don’t tell a toddler about the dangers of crossing the street without your help, you can’t scold them for doing so. Likewise, you can’t become frustrated with your elderly parents or grandparents for...