National Preparedness Month 2022
National Preparedness Month 2022 September is National Preparedness Month. The theme for 2022 is A Lasting Legacy. The message behind this theme is to be prepared so that your lifetime of hard work, love, and nurturing your family will not…
Space Heater Fire Safety
A space heater has been implicated in the recent fire tragedy and loss of life in the Bronx. It highlights the important fire safety message conveyed in the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification training. Space heaters, especially those without…
Social Workers Are Essential
Age Safe® America salutes the 700,000 professional social workers in our nation, and the invaluable contributions social workers make in our society, especially as this nation addresses the Coronavirus pandemic. The theme for Social Work Month 2021 is Social Workers…
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…
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,…
Help Your Loved Ones Prepare for an Emergency
Fires can occur when you least expect it, leaving little time to plan your escape, so the time to prepare for an emergency isn’t when your alarm sounds. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), only 32% of…
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…
Steps to Keep Your Home Safe From Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms – often due to missing alarm batteries or expired alarms. Fortunately, a new generation of…
Veterans Day 2018
America has long stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity, and few embody that spirit here at home and beyond our borders more than the members of our Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a time for us to pay…
Fire Prevention Month 2018
Fire Prevention Month (and week) raises awareness about fire safety and home safety to help ensure your home and family are prepared in the case of an emergency. This is a perfect time to discuss fire safety with your family….