Why Home Care Agencies Should Certify Their Staff in Home Safety
Home care agencies face growing responsibilities as more seniors choose to age in place. Certifying staff through a caregiver certification course with home safety training helps reduce falls, improve client outcomes, lower liability, and build trust. Learn why home safety for seniors is essential, and how SHSS certification supports agencies.
The Power of Strength: Maintaining Independence as You Age
Strength is the foundation of independence as we age. From carrying groceries to exploring the outdoors, maintaining muscle and mobility supports daily life and longevity. Learn simple strength-building activities and lifestyle habits that help you stay active, confident, and in control, because it’s never too late to start.
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…
Celebrating National Falls Prevention Month 2021
September is National Falls Prevention month and we celebrate with words of caution and advice. But, also in September, we remember the victims of 9/11. And just as no one ever believed that the World Trade Center would fall,…
Older Americans Month 2021
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties….
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…
Occupational Therapy Month 2021
Age Safe® America celebrates Occupational Therapy Month and the vital role played by occupational therapists in the lives of Americans of all ages. Their expertise and perspective bring important solutions to help people regain independence in their lives. We…
How to Get Started With Chair Yoga
Seniors often struggle to find the right type of exercise that’s easy on the joints and not too rigorous. Low-impact exercise is essential for seniors to stay in good health – as well as get other benefits. However, other…
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…
Happy New Year 2021
As 2020 come to an end, we want to express our most sincere gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly to assist our seniors throughout this unprecedented time. Times of difficulty and crisis show us the importance of…