A Mother’s Day Lesson
In 2009, I flew from New York to California to spend Mother’s Day with my mom. I was busy with a senior move management business at the time. I had learned from my senior clients that aging in place…
Occupational Therapy Month 2021
Age Safe® America celebrates Occupational Therapy Month and the vital role played by occupational therapists in the lives of Americans of all ages. Their expertise and perspective bring important solutions to help people regain independence in their lives. We…
Congratulations 2020 NAHB Designees and Educator of the Year
The 2020 NAHB Designees and Educator of the Year awards honors housing professionals who have displayed notable professionalism as NAHB designation holders and those who have excelled in teaching NAHB education courses. This year two of those awarded are…
8 Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors
Creating a safe home environment for senior citizens starts with the bathroom — the place where, for the elderly, most at-home accidents occur. Whether it’s a slip in the shower or tripping on the way to the restroom at night,…
Factors Contributing to the Risk of Falling
Many falls are preventable, but prevention is contingent upon your understanding of the factors placing an individual at risk of falling. Factors contributing to the risk of falling are internal (physical and medical) as well as external (environmental)…
Veterans Day 2019: Specially Adapted Housing Grant
Veterans Day 2019 is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is…
Falls Prevention Awareness Day – Change is Possible!
The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. We have heard the statistics over and over. One in 3 Americans over the age of 65 will fall this year….
Falls Prevention: Senior Safety at Home
Slips, trips or falls can happen at any time of life, however, the likelihood of having a fall and the impact that this can have on health and independence becomes more significant with age. Falls are a major cause…
Aging In Place Improvements Don’t Need To Be Obvious To Be Effective
A possible misconception about creating aging in place improvements or designs is that they need to address the specific needs of the client in ways that are noticeable to the client – and others. We know that if someone…
Age Safe Renovations
Age Safe Renovations before you retire can allow you and your loved ones to enjoy your safety, security and longevity for the long road ahead. At Age Safe® America, we say, “a fall changes everything”. Fact is falls have become…