Financial Exploitation. Elder Beware!
Whenever I see or hear about a scam directed toward the elderly, my first thought is, “Get a life, people!” Don’t these thugs have anything better to do than steal from the elderly? And just how would they feel if someone did that to their grandma or grandpa!?! No amount of indignation is going to […]
Glaucoma Basics
Did you know that the term “glaucoma” doesn’t refer to a single disease? The fact is that glaucoma describes a group of eye conditions that cause progressive damage to your optic nerve—a bundle of nerve fibers that transmits sensory data from your eyes to your brain. Open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is the most common type […]
How to Identify the Signs of Stroke and Act Fast
The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about the signs and symptoms of a “brain attack” the first line of defense to stroke prevention. “I’m a fanatical fan of football, so you can imagine how excited I was to enter the stadium to see my favorite team […]
National Senior Citizens Day 2021
Celebrating National Senior Citizen Day in 2021 has a new poignancy for all Americans. With the COVID pandemic of 2020, it’s immense toll on families has driven home the point from President Reagan’s 1988 pronouncement. He stated that “…our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older – places in which […]
100% Commitment Award
The Senior Home Safety Specialist™ course empowers professionals with actionable ways to better help educate clients, older adults and their family members on the serious issues of home safety, fall prevention, crime prevention, financial exploitation and personal safety. This coveted 100% Commitment Award is only given to organizations that have demonstrated a system-wide commitment […]
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.
Age Safe® America Celebrates National Falls Prevention Month
As we go into September, National Falls Prevention Month, we are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic across the US and the world. We have been sheltering in place by mandate or choice. Yet, the risks of falling do not decrease with fewer outings! And the challenges of caregiving have grown as […]
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 to the rehabilitative and fitness needs of the community. A Kinesiotherapist is a registered […]
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 done the research for you to help make this difficult time just a bit easier. […]
April is OT Month!
April is OT Month and Age Safe® America celebrates all those in the field of Occupational Therapy and how incredible they are! The 2020 theme is, Occupational Therapy: EMBRACING CHALLENGES, ENHANCING LIVES. During the month of April, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrates Occupational Therapy Month and the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, […]