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 vital. Every day we work to train and empower professionals, entrepreneurs, seniors and caregivers with […]
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) factors that could cause an older adult to fall. Internal Factors – Many older […]
Family and Safety Unites Us All
During the holiday season, it is common for families to gather to share celebrations and traditions, including meals and gift giving. We are reminded that our time and sharing are among the most important gifts for our older family members whether they live close to us or far away. It is a chance to […]
Grandparents Guide to Child-Proofing
Whether they are coming for an afternoon or a week, taking some steps before your grandchildren arrive can help keep them safe during their visit. Adopt any of the following precautions from this grandparents guide to child-proofing that are appropriate for your young visitors’ ages and abilities. Be prepared Gather essential telephone numbers […]
Keeping Clients or Loved Ones Safe and Happy this Season
As the seasons of fall and winter progress, there are rituals and celebrations that dominate our lives. For the many aging in place professionals that we train, their clients have family members who will fuss over them, include them in dinners and outings, spend time in their homes and add joy to their lives. […]
Winterize Your Home – Avoid Headaches!
Fall is here, which means, like it or not, cold weather is just around the corner. While most of us would prefer not to think about turning on our heat just yet, this is actually the best time to check your heating to ensure everything is operating as it should. Neglecting to winterize your […]
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. One in 2 Americans over the age of 80 will fall this year. Falls account […]
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 at the front door. He then pushed me over the carpeted great room, too weak […]
Age Safe® America Celebrates 4 Years of Service!
Today as we pause to celebrate the 4th Anniversary of Age Safe® America, we also find ourselves looking forward to our next year of growth and service. Building on what we have envisioned and actualized to date, we will bring knowledge and growth into the year 2020 to better serve the 56 million Americans […]
Aging Safely in Place
Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education and Advocacy at Age Safe® America and graduate of the Columbia Business School discusses aging safely in place in a recent Columbia Business magazine article entitled: The New Old, written by Sara Cravatts. Here is an excerpt. By 2030, one in every five residents in the US will […]