Happy Labor Day 2019!
Labor Day is famous for barbecues, also known unofficially as the holiday that marks the end of summer, the start of football season and a Monday off. It’s a holiday that celebrates the contributions of the millions of hardworking…
National Senior Citizens Day
August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day—a time to honor the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults. Celebrate by spending quality time with a loved one, volunteering at a local senior center, or simply making a heartfelt call. Whether you’re showing appreciation or enjoying the recognition yourself, this day is about celebrating the value seniors bring to families and communities.
Protect Yourself from Common Elder Scams
Scammers will use any means to extort money from those they deem to be the most vulnerable. Often, they target senior citizens. Many seniors are targeted on a daily basis by predatory scammers and con-artists looking to take…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around…
Protect Yourself from Common Scams
Scammers will use any means to extort money from those they deem to be the most vulnerable. Often, they target senior citizens. Many seniors are targeted on a daily basis by predatory scammers and con-artists looking to take advantage of…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2018
As Americans, we believe in justice for all. Yet, every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Unfortunately, it occurs in every demographic and can happen to anyone—a family member,…
World Kindness Day – Make the World a Better Place
Want to make the world a better place? Being kind is the first step. We think everyday should be World Kindness Day but November 13th is the official date. World Kindness Day was introduced in 1998 by the World…
Senior Home Safety Specialist™ Online Course
Become a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist™—the only training of its kind for professionals serving older adults. This self-paced, 5-hour online course covers fall prevention, home modifications, fire safety, dementia considerations, and more. Learn how to conduct complete home safety assessments and gain a valuable credential that enhances your services and credibility in the aging-in-place industry.
Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Financial exploitation is a fast-growing form of abuse of seniors and adults with disabilities. Situations of financial exploitation commonly involve trusted persons in the life of the vulnerable adult, such as caretakers, family members, neighbors, friends and acquaintances, attorneys, bank…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2017
On this day Age Safe America joins the world in voicing our opposition to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Today, we mark the eleventh observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in our nation and around the world. World…