The Significance of Socialization
As a species, humans are so eager to communicate with one another that, for thousands of years, we’ve been inventing and improving upon ever more ways to do it, from cuneiform and clay tablets, to parchment, pen and paper, to…
Eldercare Options You Might Not Have Thought Of
As our parents get older our relationship often undergoes a sort of role reversal. We become more parent-like while they become more child-like. I’m not just talking about parents plagued with dementia. It happens to some extent for physiological reasons…
National Caregivers Day
The third Friday in February is observed annually as National Caregivers Day. This special day was founded in 2015 by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies (PAHHHA). It honors the men and women who provide…
Dehydration is Serious for Older Adults
Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults. Older adults naturally have a lower volume of water in their bodies, and may have conditions or take medications that increase the risk…
Aging-in-Place Home Modifications
Aging in place home modifications help improve safety, accessibility, and independence, allowing older adults to live confidently at home as they age.
National Kinesiotherapy Week
The second week of September each year marks the celebration of National Kinesiotherapy Week. Age Safe® America and its members proudly join the American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) to salute the professionals who provide these services and to call attention…
Age Safe® America Celebrates 5 Years of Service
This Independence Day, Age Safe® America Celebrates 5 Years of Service. Never before has home safety and independence been more top of mind than right now. Now more than ever, the dedication to our mission and vision is…
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
Being diagnosed with dementia is life altering, not only for the one who has the disease, but also their friends and family. Most people are overwhelmed with all the new precautions and information they are given at diagnosis. We’ve…
National Nurses Week, Thank You!
National Nurses Week starts May 6 and ends May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and educate the public about the role nurses play…
COVID-19 and Caregiving: Tips for vulnerable family members
COVID-19 has dramatically shifted daily life for many people around the world. Nobody is immune, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions are at higher risk of…