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…
Fire Prevention Week: Elderly More Likely to Die in Home Fires
Age Safe America announces Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This years theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”. This year’s campaign recognizes the everyday people who…
Essential Home Modifications and Universal Design Features for Mobility Users
Rosemarie Rossetti’s Story When I came home from the rehabilitation center in a wheelchair for the first time after my T12-L1 incomplete spinal cord injury in June 1998, my husband, Mark, pulled me in my wheelchair up three steps…
Exercise is Important, Especially for People With Disabilities
No matter how old or out of shape you think you are, it is never too late to add more physical activity to your life. Exercise is important for everyone, especially for people with disabilities. Regular and consistent exercise…
Are Walkers Safe for Dementia Patients? Understanding the Risks and Safer Alternatives
While canes and walkers are often prescribed to reduce fall risk, research shows they may actually increase falls in individuals with dementia. Learn why mobility aids require more cognitive effort than expected—and how to assess their true safety for your loved one.
Occupational Therapy Month
Age Safe® America is proud to recognize the important contributions this specialized healthcare modality provides; and all the Occupational Therapists we have had the pleasure to of worked with over the years. Occupational Therapy Month began in 1980 to…
Wheelchair Falls: A Growing and Overlooked Problem
Wheelchair falls are a serious—and often preventable—risk for older adults. This article explores how missed wheel locks during transfers can lead to devastating injuries, and highlights innovative solutions like automatic wheel locks. Learn why fall prevention strategies must include wheelchair safety, and how home assessments can help protect independence and quality of life.
Fatal Falls Have Increased 31% in 10 Years
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among persons aged 65 years and older, and the age-adjusted rate of deaths from falls is increasing. The rate of deaths from falls among persons aged 65 years and older increased 31%…
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…
Universal Design Living Laboratory and The Universal Design Toolkit
On June 13, 1998, Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder went for a bicycle ride on a rural wooded bike trail in Granville, OH. After riding for a few minutes, Mark thought he heard a gunshot and slowed down…