Parkinson’s Disease…What You Need to Know
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, so for the next several paragraphs, that is what I am going to do. I am going to do my best to make you more aware of Parkinson’s Disease: what it is, the various…
Give Back By Volunteering
Among other things, April is VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH. In its purest form, though, volunteering isn’t about getting recognition, so I want to suggest you show your appreciation for volunteers by being one yourself. There are countless ways to volunteer your…
Simple Ways to Keep Moving More
“Get a move one”—that was the way my dad usually told me it was time to leave or that he needed me to move a little quicker. It wasn’t a reprimand, and he wasn’t being harsh or unkind. It was…
How Living in the Moment Can Prepare You for the Future
So often when we think about people aging in place, we envision people in their seventies, eighties, and even nineties. But aging in place is a lot like NOW AND LATER candy. You need to be doing things NOW, as…
Gratitude is No Small Thing
Did you know you can buy calendars or visit websites that list all the weird, wacky, and outrageous holidays for each day of the year? It’s true. The title of both the physical and virtual calendars is Every Day is…
Do You Want to Age in Place
Approximately thirty percent of the population of the United States is over the age of fifty-five. And over half of that number (16.5%) is over the age of sixty-five. Why does this matter? It matters, because on any given day,…
Bathroom Routines for Seniors
Nearly 60% of senior falls happen at home—and the bathroom is one of the riskiest places. This guide offers practical, safety-first tips for reducing fall risk and making bathroom routines safer, more accessible, and more comfortable for aging adults.
Let’s Get Practical About Aging in Place
If you are over the age of fifty-five, you have undoubtedly started thinking about the future, aka retirement, more intently and purposefully than you have in the past. Plus, when you look at the booming housing market (at least it’s…
April is Occupational Therapy Month!
Age Safe® America is privileged to honor the work of Occupational Therapists and the AOTA. Over the years we have had the pleasure to work with many professionals serving in this inspiring field as an Approved Provider of continuing education…
Helping Others While You Help Yourself
There’s a good chance you are at a point in your life that you are downsizing—or at least thinking about it. If so, you most certainly will have a considerable number of things to donate and sell. The selling part…