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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
As an elderly loved one gets older, everyday life can become more and more challenging. Walking around can become tiresome. Missing a medication can become disastrous. At times, going to the bathroom and cleaning the dishes can become too much. Thankfully, there is an industry that’s entirely devoted to making lives easy for your […]
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 […]
Human Dignity + Compassion = PEACE
We must come together. Everyone wants to live, work and raise their family in a community that is safe. We all desire the freedom to live with dignity and peace. No one should feel threatened or afraid because of the color of their skin, the way they pray, who they love, or the candidate […]
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. […]
National Nurses Week, Thank You!
National Nurses Week starts May 6 and ends May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and educate the public about the role nurses play in health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses. As if […]
Happy Thanksgiving – Gratitude
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Going around the table asking family members what they’re thankful for may be a tradition in your household, and there are a number of reasons why doing so feels so good. Giving thanks, it turns out, has some […]