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 stages of the disease, the risk factors, symptoms, how to care for yourself or someone […]
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 telegraphs and telephones, to email and the Internet. Even introverts crave social contact occasionally. […]
The Cost of Staying Healthy
According to a report put out by Georgetown University (Prescription Drugs | Health Policy Institute | Georgetown University) seventy-five percent of people in the fifty to sixty-four year-old age range and ninety-one percent of people over the age of eighty fill a significant number of prescriptions each year. The cost of these prescriptions isn’t cheap, […]
Seniors Caring for Seniors
Americans provide 37 billion hours* of informal (unpaid) care each year for spouses, parents, siblings, and even sometimes friends with chronic health conditions that prevent them from performing the usual activities of daily living (ADLs) without assistance, endangering their independence. Family caregivers step in to help their loved ones continue to age in place in […]
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 as simple as normal vision and hearing loss and slowed reflexes. For example, many seniors […]
Age Safe® America Celebrates 6-Years of Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry
Although the last six years have been very explosive for this burgeoning industry, the fallout from this pandemic has further exposed the many advantages and urgency to prepare now for aging in place. Seniors and family members are looking to Age Safe® America for trusted advice, solutions and referrals. Aging services providers, healthcare professionals, […]
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 Are Essential. Social workers often are unsung heroes, but they play an essential role in […]
Healthy Habits for a Happier You – Age Safe® Live Well.
A healthier you doesn’t just mean a fitter, stronger body. It also means smiling more, stressing less and being thankful for what you have. So while we’re HUGE fans of meal planning and scheduling time for exercise, we also believe that healthy habits extend beyond numbers on a scale. Here are 6 healthy […]
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 vital services to individuals and families around the country. Not only are caregivers an important […]
Memory Cafes for Safe and Comfortable Dementia Friendly Outings
We all seek safety in our lives, whether it’s job security or a safe grab bar in the bathroom – and of course everything else in between. One such safe environment for individuals living with dementia and those who care for them is a Memory Cafe. Memory Cafes offer safe and comfortable dementia friendly […]