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.
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 […]
Nutrition for Heart and Brain Health
Many people ask if “brain foods” alone can prevent, and even cure, Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The answer to that is currently “no.” However, multiple studies show that certain foods have significant benefits when it comes to supporting overall health, including brain cells and cognitive functions. It just so happens that these […]
Healthy Habits for a Happier You
Healthy Habits for a Happier You 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. […]
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 […]
Rising Senior Fire Deaths
U.S. Fire Administration data shows since January, more than 285 older adults (age 55 and older) have died in house fires, accounting for more than 53% of known fire deaths in the U.S. By age 65, people are 2.5 times more likely (or 4 times more likely for those age 85 and older) to be […]
A Mother’s Day Lesson
In 2009, I flew from New York to California to spend Mother’s Day with my mom. I was busy with a senior move management business at the time. I had learned from my senior clients that aging in place was often their first choice, not the move to assisted living for which they had […]
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 don’t often consider just living and going about our daily routines that what we are […]