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September 18, 2023 – Age Safe® America Promotes Falls Prevention Awareness with NCOA.

Age Safe America, LLC a leading training, membership and services organization dedicated to raising awareness of solutions for home safety and falls prevention among older adults, is proud to participate in Falls Prevention Week 2023.

Sarasota, FL – September 18, 2023 – Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month. This annual event serves as a critical opportunity to educate and empower individuals to take the steps to prevent falls, enhance safety, and improve the quality of life for seniors across the nation. The message is don’t let falls go unnoticed or untreated. Together, we can make a significant impact in preventing falls among older adults, improving their safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. Falls can lead to serious injuries such as hip fractures. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions, and 40% of all nursing home admissions.

To support this initiative, Age Safe® America is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted organization with a shared commitment to improving the lives of older adults. As Kathy Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging reminds everyone – “Although falls and fall-related injuries happen more frequently with age, it is vital to be proactive, learn more and implement the ideas!”. NCOA offers a valuable resource known as the “Falls Free Checkup™”, an online checklist designed to help individuals assess their risk of falling and discover effective strategies to reduce the risk.

Falls Free Checkup™ is an easy to use online tool for assessing your personal risk of falling, with
personalized recommendations and tips to reduce fall risks, and access to valuable resources and information on falls prevention. Visit the National Council on Aging’s “Falls Free Checkup™” at https://www.ncoa.org/age-well-planner/assessment/falls-free-checkup and Toolkit: https://www.ncoa.org/page/falls-prevention-awareness-week-toolkit

Age Safe America’s mission is to empower seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and other innovative organizations to create safe and accessible living environments to prevent falls and promote healthy aging for seniors. “Falls Prevention Week aligns perfectly with our mission and offers an ideal platform to emphasize the importance of fall prevention and home safety for seniors, their families and caregivers”, stated Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education and Advocacy for Age Safe America, LLC

About Age Safe America, LLC:
Age Safe® America is dedicated to helping seniors live safely and stay independent in their homes. They provide evidence-based training, consulting, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and professionals serving our aging demographic; along with training and services specific to seniors, their adult children, and the invisible army of family caregivers.
Please visit https://agesafeamerica.com/ for informative articles, resources and tips on falls prevention, home safety, aging in place home modifications, fire safety and crime prevention. Age Safe® Live Well.

About the National Council on Aging (NCOA):
The National Council on Aging is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. NCOA empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to make choices for their health and financial security. To learn more, visit the NCOA at https://www.ncoa.org.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Steven Bailey, Managing Director, Age Safe America, LLC
steven@agesafeamerica.com
877.357.7233

July 13, 2023 – Age Safe® America Celebrates 8 Years as a Training and Professional Development Leader in the Aging Industry.

A dedicated company safeguarding older adults and empowering independent living since 2015.

Age Safe® America is a national membership, training, advocacy and services organization. Over the course of eight short years, they have trained and coached professionals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They have become one of the most recognized brands in the burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry, earning the respect of families, thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, managed care organizations, colleges, entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies.

“We are excited and gratified in the knowledge that our training graduates are enhancing safety and independence for so many older adults. Throughout the last year Age Safe America has continued to support professionals working with older adults and their families to make critically important decisions around aging in place”, said Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education for Age Safe America, LLC.

As for new training, the Age Safe America Grab Bar Training course was officially launched in January. This course provides a thorough understanding of the importance of grab bars for the health and safety of clients of all ages. The purpose is to provide generally accepted practices for residential installation of grab bars through instructional presentations and videos; along with real world insights with clients. Age Safe America considers Grab Bars to be the single most important home safety modification; yet proper installation is essential.

Support for industry groups and associations is ongoing. In addition to our sponsorship of the Western Regional Occupational Therapy Spring Symposium (WROTSS), Age Safe America participated with the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC ) for the Care Management Society of America (CMSA) conference. Another focused group outreach program was initiated with Area Agencies on Aging throughout all 50 states, acknowledging their vital work in communities to support aging in place and home safety modifications for their constituents.

“Over these last 8 years, Age Safe® America has touched many lives, with the help of many great people. I would like to thank our team, including our advisory board, mentors, industry consultants, intellectual property attorney, graphic designer, webmaster, copywriters, and especially our co-founder and Director of Education, Fritzi Gros-Daillon. I would also like to thank all the passionate professionals, organizations, associations, partners, students, and collaborators that have trusted our organization for certification, training, professional development and consulting services over the years,” stated Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

Asked about looking forward, Age Safe America sees 2023 as their best year yet for Senior Home Safety Specialist® registrations and their AIP Advisor Coaching & Consulting program; plus further partnering with leading franchise organizations in the home services markets, managed care organizations, home care and hospice, as well as great strides from their licensed partners in Canada. Age Safe America also launched a Brand Ambassador Program with well-respected industry professionals to bring the certification and training programs to a broader market of industry and affiliated organizations.

About Age Safe America, LLC                                                                                                                  

Age Safe® America is a leading brand in the Aging-in-Place industry, empowering seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and other innovative organizations. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and professionals serving our aging demographic; as well as courses specific to seniors, their adult children, and the invisible army of family caregivers. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/

 

 

March 08, 2023 – Mohawk College Partners to Offer Training Aimed at Helping Seniors Live at Home Safer and Longer

Senior Home Safety Specialist™ Course’ for professionals launched to support ‘Aging at Home’ in Canada.

HAMILTON, Ontario–Age Safe® Canada, a national training and advocacy organization dedicated to making the lives of seniors aging at home safer is proud to announce its relationship with Mohawk College. Mohawk will be adding the Senior Home Safety Specialists (SHSS) certificate to their Continuing Education offering. 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, financial exploitation and personal safety.

“I believe that introducing these important topics around senior safety, communication, security, accessibility and falls prevention to students will go a long way into ensuring the care industry is well positioned for the impact of our aging population and their housing needs”

“We are excited about the launch of the SHSS within Mohawk College,” said Peter Kalra, President and CEO of Bay Area Health Trust, which licensed the rights to Age Safe® in Canada. “Ensuring that graduates interested in the growing field of Seniors Care and Aging at Home have a good grasp of real-life scenarios is a very important goal for us.”

“Mohawk College is pleased to partner with Age Safe Canada to support continuing education and training in senior care,” said Alison Horton, Vice President, Academic, for Mohawk College. “The Senior Home Safety Specialist program offers people an opportunity to improve their skills and understanding in this important area of community care, as Canadian society strives to support our aging population.”

Mohawk students interested in the program will be able to access the course through Mohawk’s online learning platform. Upon completion, Age Safe® Canada will award them the Senior Home Safety Specialist certificate.

Bay Area Health Trust is in discussions with multiple national associations, homecare companies and others involved in the Aging at Home, Seniors’ care sector to include the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification as part of their offering to membership and employees.

“I believe that introducing these important topics around senior safety, communication, security, accessibility and falls prevention to students will go a long way into ensuring the care industry is well positioned for the impact of our aging population and their housing needs,” said Jim Closs, National Director of Age Safe Canada.

Many prominent organizations in Canada are now offering the SHSS as part of their internal professional development, including the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the Ontario Society of Therapists. Many healthcare companies are also considering the program for employee on-boarding. In the US, leading organizations offer continuing education units for the SHSS, such as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) the American Kineseotherapy Association (AKTA), American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and the American Occupational Therapy  Association (AOTA).

 

 

August 9, 2022 – Age Safe® America Partners with Touro University Nevada OT Doctoral Program

The Occupational Therapy curriculum review committee approved the Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification as part of the 2022 Doctoral program advanced elective classes.

Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum. The course provider, Age Safe America, LLC is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider for continuing education. The College curriculum review committee approved the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) course for the advanced elective class Adults/Older Adults, with the first offering of the course having just begun. Third year OTD students who choose this area of practice for their capstone experience, can take the training as part of their off-site hours.

Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private university in Henderson, Nevada. It is part of the Touro College and University System. Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in Nevada. Touro Nevada is home to a wide range of degree programs, many of these programs are the first of their kind in Nevada. The Touro University Nevada is the only accredited occupational therapy doctoral degree program in the state. Students learn in a group setting about this dynamic, growing field that solves everyday challenges for patients of all ages.

“Occupational Therapists (OTs) have a strong foundation in home modifications, home safety and aging in place. The SHSS certification adds advanced training in this area to allow OTs and OT students to continue to lead in this area of practice. TUN’s OT program is the first of its kind to include this training for students, which sets Touro apart from other OT programs. Students who complete the course are awarded the certification after graduation. So far, the students who have taken the SHSS course have given it excellent reviews”, stated Linda Frasier, OTD, Associate Professor and Capstone Coordinator at TUN School of Occupational Therapy.

The addition of the Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification into the Touro Nevada Occupational Therapy Doctoral Degree program curriculum further demonstrates the importance of home safety for older adults, the growing interest in the aging in place field, and professional acceptance of SHSS designation. This uniquely relevant coursework will benefit students by expanding their knowledge and training in home safety and home evaluation as it pertains to older adults aging in place. They will also be able to add this certification to their resumes when applying for fieldwork/internship positions. Some may want to specialize in this practice area so when OT students move to the doctoral capstone experience, this is another benefit to their training and specialization. The students who choose an aging in place/home modification related doctoral capstone project in their 3rd year can take the course.

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, fire safety, home modification, mobility and accessibility issues, considerations for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Also, communication skills with seniors and family members, senior safety technology, financial exploitation, crime prevention and personal safety. This comprehensive 5-hour, 17-module self-paced online course offers the only certificate of its kind to individuals within the senior services industry. The course includes a downloadable PDF version of the 240-point home safety assessment tool that is covered extensively within the coursework.

“Working with Touro University professors and academic fieldwork coordinators has been a really great experience. It is exciting to know that all these passionate new practitioners will gain important home safety knowledge, a holistic understanding of aging in place principles, and an industry credential, by taking our course as part of the OTD program”, said Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education for Age Safe America, LLC 

About Age Safe America, LLC       

Age Safe® America is a leading brand in the burgeoning aging-in-place industry, respected by thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and Fortune 100 companies. Age Safe® America was founded in 2015 to help older adults live safely and independently at home. Age Safe® America is led by recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, home modification, and marketing to aging boomers. Age Safe® America provides training, certifications, consulting, product reviews, and resources to empower professionals, businesses, and consumers. https://agesafeamerica.com/

 

July 12, 2022 – Age Safe® America Celebrates 7 Years Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry

A mission driven company dedicated to helping older adults live safely and stay independent in their own homes since 2015.

Over the course of seven years, Age Safe® America has trained professionals in 8 countries and has become one of the most recognized brands in the burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry, earning the respect of families, thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies. By effectively raising the awareness, value, and necessity of a comprehensive senior home safety assessment, the company has developed a unique market segment and certification all its own.

As one part of a very busy year, the Senior Home Safety Specialist® was officially registered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Certification Mark. In addition, the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) course had its 3rd revision; along with a newly designed CERTIFIED SHSS emblem that all graduates may use on marketing collateral and social sites. The new emblem along with USPTO registration has stepped up industry and consumer recognition of the credential. Incorporation of the Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification into a nationally-recognized Occupational Therapy Doctoral Degree program curriculum even further demonstrates professional acceptance of the course.

This year saw further partnering with leading franchise organizations in the mobility equipment and home services markets; as well as home care, home health and hospice providers to train staff for implementation of comprehensive home safety assessments to improve outcomes, market positioning and differentiation.

“Age Safe America would like to thank all the passionate professionals, organizations, associations, governmental agencies, partners, students, and collaborators that have trusted our organization for certification, training, and consulting services over these last 7 years,” stated Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

The Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor™ coaching program also had a recent re-launch. This targeted training offers the tools and real life marketing strategies many are looking for to effectively engage this growing market. This program can significantly facilitate the success of individuals and companies that are looking to enter this market or grow an additional revenue stream to secure their place in the $7 trillion Aging-in-Place longevity economy.

Age Safe America, Director of Education Fritzi Gros-Daillon, conducted many targeted webinars and workshops in the past year. She shared vital information on home safety, fall prevention and aging in place for the AARP, NRMLA reverse mortgage professionals, national MA plan provider members, national real estate companies, and county level aging agencies.

After 5 years, a re-do of the often referenced “Grab Bars are the New Seat Belts” campaign is being coordinated to coincide with our new Grab Bar training course expected out next month. Both these initiatives will Increase consumer and professional usage of the Age Safe® Services Registry, requesting home services, from safety assessments to grab bar installation, and home modifications.

“As the pandemic drove people inside and shifted the national perspective on aging in place for all generations, the need for this information has exploded. Families looking to create multigenerational living and people deciding to make their current home into their forever home are reaching out to trained professionals in the senior services and home modification industries for advice and guidance”, said Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Co-Founder/Director of Education for Age Safe America, LLC

About Age Safe America, LLC                                                                                                                  

Age Safe® America is a leading brand in the now burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry, empowering seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and other innovative organizations. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/

March 29, 2022 – Aging-in-Place Home Safety Advisor™ Course Offers Strategies to Engage a Growing Market

Age Safe® America’s training and coaching program is designed for individuals and organizations looking to build a business around Home Safety Assessments and Aging in Place Home Modifications, or desire to add an additional revenue stream to an existing business.

The Pandemic changed everything, and made the desire to age in one’s own home even stronger for millions of older Americans and their families. The fallout has further exposed the many advantages and urgency to prepare now in order to age in place successfully. Recent acquisitions, collaborations with major retailers, strategic moves by industry stakeholders, and new tax credit legislation being introduced in Congress, all signal the burgeoning Aging-in-Place (AIP) industry is about to explode.

Age Safe America, LLC is a respected provider of quality training, and a leader in the AIP space. The full Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor™ coaching and consulting course has been their premier training since 2015. Individuals interested in this program have typically decided that this is their new direction, or they want to add an additional revenue stream to an existing aging services business. The course offers the real life marketing strategies and client messaging many are looking for to effectively engage this growing market. To learn more about the course watch the 7-minute overview video.

This comprehensive package includes targeted coaching sessions delivered via webinar plus 1-on-1 coaching via zoom or teleconference. As a bonus, ongoing monthly coaching has been incorporated into the course for one full year to instill the learned knowledge, and further assist individuals to achieve their desired goals. Also included in the program are forms, agreements, waivers, presentation tools, marketing materials, a 55-page guide, plus access to exciting and lucrative technology products many seniors and caregivers want and need. Pre-requisites for admittance into this advanced course are the Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification and Age Safe® America membership, which are offered here as a bundle.

As Americans are living longer and desire the comfort, safety and independence of their own home for as long as possible, many people are now interested in finding opportunity in the senior market. An Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor™ is trained to provide education, comprehensive non-medical aging in place home safety assessments, as well as recommendations and solutions for fall prevention, home modifications and crime prevention. The strength and symbolism of the attractive graduate emblem was designed to bring a level of credibility, confidence and peace of mind to seniors and family members.

“This targeted coaching program allows individuals to confidently engage this unprecedented demographic and become a true resource in their community. We are here to help those passionate individuals make a difference”, said Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

About Age Safe America, LLC                                                                                                                                 

Age Safe® America is a leading brand in the now burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry, empowering seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and other innovative organizations. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/

February 1, 2022 – Age Safe® America Brings Home Safety Certification to National Association for Home Care & Hospice Members

Americans are aging and they want to do so safely and comfortably at home; which means more need for at-home services, and the opportunity to save billions of dollars annually.

One of the most significant threats to our seniors successfully aging in place is falls. Accidental falls among the elderly have become epidemic in America and many people in the public health community view senior home safety as a significant health concern. By the year 2030, the CDC estimates the cost related to these kinds of injuries to soar beyond $100 Billion annually; and most falls happen in and around the home.

In an effort to help reduce and prevent falls and their associated costs, Age Safe® America created the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ (SHSS) certification and positioned themselves as training and consulting leaders in the now burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry. The 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, fire prevention, financial and personal safety, as well as performing a comprehensive 240-point home safety assessment. This 5-hour self-paced online course offers the only certificate of its kind to individuals within the senior services industry.

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is the voice of home care and hospice. NAHC represents the nation’s 33,000 home care and hospice providers, along with the more than two million nurses, therapists, and aides they employ. These caregivers provide vital services to Americans who are aged, disabled, and ill. Some 12 million patients depend on home care and hospice providers, who depend on NAHC for the best in advocacy, education, and information. NAHC is a nonprofit organization that helps its members maintain the highest standards of care and is committed to excellence in every respect.

“It is essential that home care provides quality of care and safety to its patients. The Age Safe America certification program offers the necessary curriculum to achieve that goal. NAHC is proud to partner with them in educating the home care community”, stated William A. Dombi, Esq., President/CEO National Association for Home Care & Hospice.

Since 2015 Age Safe America has trained professionals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to meet the growing need for comprehensive aging in place home safety assessments and necessary home modifications. They have trained licensed health care professionals, home care providers, life care managers, social workers, first responders, contractors, remodelers, home inspectors, handyman services, assisted living communities, realtors, interior designers, senior move managers, industry executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit and Fortune 100 companies.

There are several reasons why home care professionals seek out the SHSS certification, including differentiation in marketplace, a senior safety conscious staff, reduced fall risk and readmissions, business builder or additional revenue stream, and continuing education. “As a NAHC Affinity Program partner, Age Safe America is proud to share an opportunity with members that demonstrates the commitment NAHC has to ongoing professional training and development. This course will help members ensure the home environment is as safe as possible for their clients and families”, said Steven Bailey, Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training, advocacy and services organization dedicated to meet the growing need for home safety assessments and aging-in-place home modifications. The company is led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children. To learn more visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/

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August 19, 2021 – Age Safe® America Salutes Mobility Plus® for Earning the 100% Commitment Award!

This coveted award is given to organizations that have demonstrated a system-wide commitment to obtaining the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification.

Today Age Safe America, LLC is honoring Mobility Plus® with its 100% Commitment award for their franchise-wide Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification initiative. The comprehensive 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, modifications, crime prevention, dementia and personal safety. The course offers the only certificate of its kind to individuals within the senior services industry to help ensure seniors, veterans and those with disabilities remain safe and confident in their homes. As part of their ongoing commitment, all new Mobility Plus franchisees will be required to complete the certification as part of their onboarding training.

“Mobility Plus sees this certification as a valuable differentiator in the marketplace and has made the commitment to cover the cost for all our franchise owners. We feel this training will help put our team in a more consultative selling position, which provides our clients with a more holistic needs assessment, and positions franchisees as a greater resource to the family”, said Rich Peter, CEO, Mobility Plus, LLC.

One in four Americans has a disability, and mobility challenges represent nearly 14% of that population or 17 million people. Six million are veterans; and disabilities among veterans has increased dramatically (25%) since 2001. Limited mobility is caused by everything from accidents and disease to the aging process. Accidental falls among the elderly have become epidemic in America, and many older adults struggle with mobility issues. As the population ages, safety and accessibility in the home becomes even more important to maintain independence and reduce the risks of falls; most of which happen in and around the home.

“I really want to congratulate the Mobility Plus management team for their commitment to education and going one step further to cover the cost of training for its franchise owners. Their slogan ‘Go Where You Want to Go…’ seems to fit well for both their customers and local franchise owners. Mobility is not a fad, and the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ designation is a perfect differentiator and entry into the $7 Trillion Longevity Economy”, says Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.       

Americans are aging and they want to do so safe and comfortably at home. For more than a decade, Mobility Plus® has been committed to empowering seniors facing mobility challenges and disabled Veterans to do just that. Aging is a natural part of life, yet as we grow older, we start to lose strength and mobility. Things that were once easy become increasingly difficult, and important that home is accommodating of these changes. With Mobility Plus, families can rely on expert knowledge and experience to assess, recommend and install the ideal equipment to help a loved one stay safe, comfortable, and mobile at home and in the community.

“This is absolutely fantastic! As a fast-growing network we are 100% committed to empowering our franchisees through education and strong national alliances. Earning the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification adds another level of consumer confidence to our franchisees serving their local community, and furthers their credibility as industry experts. Partnering with a recognized authority like Age Safe America has truly been a pleasure thus far“, said Robert Landolfi, Director of Operations, Mobility Plus, LLC.

 

About Age Safe America, LLC

Age Safe® America is a membership, training, advocacy and services organization. Since 2015 they have certified professionals in 8 countries and have become one of the most recognized brands in the now burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry; earning the respect of thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools and resources to support businesses, organizations, municipalities, seniors and their adult children. To learn more about the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification visit AgeSafeAmerica.com/certifications

 

About Mobility Plus

For more than a decade, Mobility Plus has been committed to empowering seniors facing mobility challenges and disabled Veterans to stay safe in their homes. Their products allow seniors and those with mobility challenges to “age in place,” maintaining independence from the comfort of their own homes. They offer state-of-the-art mobility equipment like stair lifts, mobility scooters, power wheelchairs, auto scooter lifts, fixed and portable entry ramps, lift recliner chairs and more. Mobility Plus can provide equipment for all mobility needs with no significant structural modifications to the home. For more information, visit MobilityPlus.com.

August 16, 2021 –  Age Safe® America Protects Older Americans and Builds Trust for its Members

Aging-in-place professionals and leading organizations stand with Age Safe America in their commitment to serving seniors with dignity and integrity.

Older adults are a vulnerable target for scams, fraud, elder abuse and financial exploitation, and the effects can be devastating. The statistics around financial exploitation are as staggering and impactful as the epidemic of preventable falls here in the US. For that reason every Age Safe® America Member agrees to conduct their business maintaining the highest standards and abide by their Code of Conduct and Fair Practice. Members also agree to a best practice criminal background screen by their US based partner.

“For the last decade I have been a relentless advocate for screening and vetting in this industry. The responsibility to protect seniors and the families we serve, is one we do not take likely. Our mission is simple. To help protect older Americans from elder abuse and senior financial exploitation by taking the guesswork out of choosing trusted providers to serve seniors, aging boomers and homeowners.”, said Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

To say a person has been background screened is very ambiguous and open to interpretation. A ‘best practice’ background screening is an in-depth 3rd party criminal background check which includes national criminal database search, national sex offender registry, most wanted, terrorist database, alias and associated names verification and 7-year county level criminal search. Too often, organizations neglect to perform proper background checks on their employees and volunteers. But, the risk to customers is high, particularly when the business serves a vulnerable population, such as the elderly or individuals with disabilities.

To further protect its aging clientele, and reputation for excellence within the senior services industry, Age Safe America engaged Reliable Background Screening in Scottsdale, Arizona to facilitate comprehensive criminal background checks across the brand. The ‘best practice’ background screen is the standard Age Safe America chose to confidently promote nationwide knowing everyone had passed the exact same level of vetting and screening. “Age Safe America is the premier organization dedicated to help ensure the safety of our aging population,” says Rudy Troisi, CEO of Reliable Background Screening. “Steven Bailey showed astute awareness for the need to create an infrastructure that would help safeguard the clients that Age Safe America ultimately serves, by implementing thorough best-practices background checks when they started the organization in 2015.”

Reflecting on the background check services used by Age Safe America since its inception, Founder and Managing Director, Steven A. Bailey credits Reliable Background Screening’s service, attention to detail, and industry expertise for the success of the company’s background screening program stating, “It was great to find a company that understood the unique differences and needs of a national membership organization. Reliable took the time to answer all our questions and explain the effectiveness of a ‘best practice’ background screening as compared to the myriad of lesser products we saw on the market.”

The issue of vetting has been discussed for sometime within the Senior Services industry, and with such an aging population this becomes an elder justice issue, a personal finance issue and a public policy issue. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, elder abuse complaints include the following: physical abuse, psychological abuse, gross neglect, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation. It’s hard to pin down the exact numbers, however, according to the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) as few as 1 in 44 cases of financial exploitation are ever reported, and studies have calculated that older people lose as much as $36 billion each year.

“We screen all our Members and partner only with reputable associations and franchise organizations also committed to vetting their members. This allows Age Safe America to confidently refer their members to our customers and families looking for trusted referrals from our Aging Services Registry”, says Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Co-Founder, Director of Education and Advocacy for Age Safe America, LLC.

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training, advocacy and services organization dedicated to meet the growing need for home safety assessments and aging-in-place home modifications. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/ to learn more.

July 14, 2021 –  Age Safe® America Furthers its Vision with Canadian Expansion

Age Safe America, LLC negotiates the brand’s first licensing agreement for Age Safe® Canada and targets new international opportunities in four other countries.

Age Safe America, LLC is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Bay Area Health Trust, a respected healthcare organization based in Toronto, Ontario to propel the Age Safe® vision throughout all Canadian provinces and territories. Collaboration with BAHT and Live Easy, Inc. will expedite Age Safe America’s engagement in the Canadian aging in place market and open the door for further worldwide growth through additional licensing opportunities.

After the devastating impact of COVID-19 throughout Canada, the desire of older adults to remain in the home has skyrocketed. A recent National Institute of Ageing (NIA)/TELUS Health Survey found that 91 per cent of Canadians of all ages, and almost 100 per cent of Canadians 65 years of age and older, report that they plan on supporting themselves to live safely and independently in their own home as long as possible. By 2030 seniors will number over 9.5 million and make up 23 percent of Canadians.

The company is excited to announce the launch of a revised Canadian version of the highly acclaimed Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification. The 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, financial exploitation and personal safety. The comprehensive 5 hour self-paced video course offers the only certificate of its kind to individuals within the senior services industry.

“After thirty years in this industry I recognized the need for a consistent, evolving means for education to the multiple players who are already part of the industry and those intending of joining, be it through employment or business creation. By having a traceable certification program, we can ensure a baseline of knowledge in this very important element of our changing healthcare landscape as our population ages”, says Jim Closs, President, Live Easy Inc.

Many prominent organizations in the US offer continuing education units to professionals who earn the SHSS, such as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for CAPS designees, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA), American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), Int’l Association of Certified Home Inspectors (INterNACHI), and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), along with many OT, PT and RN state boards. Register for US version here.

The Age Safe® Canada team has already been meeting with several organizations including national associations, homecare companies and others involved in the Aging in Place, Seniors’ care sector to include the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification as part of their offering to membership and employees.

“We are excited to have such a well-respected organization as Bay Area Health Trust and 30-year safety and mobility veteran Jim Closs committed to serving Canadian professionals and families, and helping Age Safe® to further our mission and expanding our vision to affect the safety, security and longevity of the world’s aging population”, said Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director Age Safe America, LLC

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training, advocacy and services organization. Since 2015 the company has diligently protected its brand by acquiring multiple registered trademarks and a massive portfolio of relevant domains. They have trained and certified professionals in 8 countries and have become one of the most recognized brands in the now burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry, earning the respect of thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com

About Bay Area Health Trust
At the intersection of health, life sciences and business, Bay Area Health Trust is an example of a successful partnership between hospitals and the for-profit private sector. Operating life science businesses with the goal of returning value to its beneficiaries, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and McMaster University Bay Area Health Trust promotes entrepreneurship and invests in growth-oriented businesses to support patient care. More at www.bayareahealthtrust.com Jim Closs 647-529-4344

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July 4, 2021 – Age Safe® America Celebrates 6 Years of Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry.

Age Safe America, LLC launches into its 7th year with a new look and updated professional and consumer offerings. Although the last six years have been very explosive for this burgeoning industry, the fallout from this pandemic has further exposed the many advantages and urgency to prepare now for aging in place. Seniors and family members are looking to Age Safe® America for trusted advice, solutions and referrals. Aging services providers, healthcare professionals, leading franchise networks and organizations are all seeking additional training and certification from Age Safe America to better capture the opportunity and gain the confidence of this massive audience. The company is capitalizing on this growing demand by leveraging its past successes, key relationships, and their well respected brand.

Today, the company is excited to announce the launch of their newly redesigned Age Safe® America website, and an updated version of the highly acclaimed Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification course. The animated scrolling homepage of the new site features Training, Certification, Membership, Referral Registry, Medical Alert Products, Free Downloads, and the new Family Caregiver Essentials™ program. The About section highlights the company purpose, mission, vision, and story; as well as the leadership, advisory board, partners and news. As a large property with lots of content, the newly organized site navigation allows new visitors to easily explore key pages and articles, and returning visitors to quickly target the information they came looking for.

Led by the extraordinary knowledge and efforts of their Director of Education, the new Senior Home Safety Specialist™ 3.0 version continues to bring the holistic approach to professional training to enhance safety for older adults in their homes. The new look, color scheme and enhanced graphics allow registrants to further delve into the many facets of home safety as it pertains to our aging population. 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, financial exploitation and personal safety. This unique certification boosts the market differentiation for professionals and entrepreneurs and empowers them to provide a very comprehensive aging-in-place home safety assessment, and offer clients recommendations.

“As the pandemic drove people inside and shifted the national perspective on aging in place for all generations, the need for this information has exploded. Families looking to create multigenerational living and people deciding to make their current home into their forever home are reaching out to trained professionals in the senior services and home modification industries for advice and guidance”. – Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Co-Founder/Director of Education for Age Safe America, LLC

The company has trained professionals in 8 countries and has become one of the most recognized brands in the expanding aging-in-place industry, earning the respect of families, thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies. By effectively building its brand equity while raising the awareness, value, and necessity of a comprehensive senior home safety assessment, Age Safe America has developed a unique market segment and certification all its own.

About Age Safe America, LLC

Age Safe® America is a national membership, training, advocacy and services organization dedicated to meet the growing need for home safety assessments and aging-in-place home modifications. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/ to learn more.

April 29, 2021 – Age Safe® America Unveils a New Proud Member Insignia

With an even stronger post COVID-19 desire for aging-in-place solutions; Age Safe America has seen a significant increase in its Certifications and Membership.

SARASOTA, FLORIDA, US, April 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Age Safe America, LLC is pleased to unveil its new Member insignia in time for their 6-year anniversary. The attractive new Membership mark is inset in a blue box with the words “Serving Seniors with Dignity and integrity” in white letters at the top near the well-recognized Age Safe® America registered trademark, and the words “Proud MEMBER” in bold underneath with the company website at the very bottom. Simple, strong and clean. Also underway for the anniversary, Age Safe® is finalizing the 3rd revision of their Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification, getting a complete website update, and adding another registered trademark to their intellectual property portfolio.

Age Safe® America is a national membership, training and advocacy organization dedicated to meet the growing need for home safety assessments and aging-in-place home modifications. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children.

Age Safe® America is a diverse membership of service providers, organizations, corporations and non-profits all committed to providing quality services to an aging demographic. Members are professionals dedicated to helping seniors and families determine the steps necessary to maximize both safety and independence. Members provide a myriad of valuable services to older adults, aging boomers and homeowners. Age Safe America members will proudly display this patriotic insignia in their own marketing efforts to validate their commitment to help everyone (regardless of age or ability) enjoy the freedom and independence to “age safe® at home“.

Eligibility for ASA Membership includes any individual, sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, association or non-profit involved in the care, comfort, safety and security of older adults. Members agree to conduct their business maintaining the highest standards and abide by a published Code of Conduct and Fair Practice. Members also agree to a “best practice” 7-year, county level criminal background screening by their US based partner.

If you are currently working with seniors, you should consider joining this growing network of independent Senior Home Safety Specialists™, aging-in-place professionals, remodeling contractors, senior care providers, elder law attorneys, financial/insurance advisors, realtors, case managers, social workers, first responders, handyman services, home inspectors, and an array of other aging services providers, all committed to the safety, security, independence and longevity of our older adults. The Age Safe® America Membership, Certification and Registry complements rather than competes with other industry programs, certifications and affiliations.

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America has trained professionals in 8 countries and has become one of the most recognized brands in the now burgeoning Aging-in-Place industry, earning the respect of thought leaders, healthcare professionals, national associations, governmental agencies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 100 companies. By effectively building its brand equity while raising the awareness, value and necessity of a comprehensive senior home safety assessment, Age Safe® America has developed a unique market segment and certification all its own. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/ to learn more.

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April 6, 2021 – Age Safe® America Launches its Family Caregiver Essentials™ Course as a Free Resource to a Growing Army of Heroes

Approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adults and adults with disabilities, most while managing a job or other responsibilities.

Age Safe America, LLC is pleased to offer the Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS™ online program to empower and support this invisible army. Being a Caregiver doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and most family caregivers feel overwhelmed and under trained. This online video course offers real world advice for caregiving for aging parents or loved ones with short or long-term chronic illness. The information is presented by two professionals with personal experience and perspective on important topics that are essential tools in caregiving.

The free online program provides individuals with actionable ways to fulfill their role more effectively. Caregiving can happen suddenly or evolve over time and this program has topics along the entire spectrum of the caregiving experience. Individual modules address important topics such as care advocacy, creating care teams, self-care, impacts on home and career life, as well as planning for the legal and financial implications of caregiving.

This is not an academic course; this is the manual everyone can use when suddenly… you’re a caregiver. Each participant can choose to view all the modules or pick the most relevant topics to start. The comprehensive program also includes a downloadable study guide and extensive references and resources. In addition, businesses, organizations and municipalities can contact Age Safe America to obtain a distribution license to offer the course to their clients or members.

“Since the many challenges of caregiving accelerated in 2020, our Age Safe® Services Registry has seen considerable growth. Currently we are working directly with those we have trained and certified along with leading industry associations and organizations with a professional ethics standard. This enhances our ability to help support older adults and their family members with a myriad of needs including matching them with a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist™ to perform a comprehensive home safety assessment, vetted professional remodelers, or local home care providers nationwide,” said Steven Bailey, Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

Age Safe America has trained professionals throughout eight countries and has earned the reputation as a leader in the aging-in-place space with their Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification. They have trained healthcare professionals, home care agencies, case managers, social workers, first responders, entrepreneurs, industry executives, assisted living communities, realtors, senior move managers, contractors, remodelers, home inspectors, handyman services, as well as non-profit and Fortune 100 companies.

The Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS™ is their first consumer program and a perfect way to introduce millions of families to the Age Safe® Services Registry. The program is available at no cost through the Age Safe America website. Go here to learn more and register for Free Access: https://agesafeamerica.com/family-caregiver-essentials/

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training and advocacy organization. Since 2015 the company has been led by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, senior home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children.

January 26, 2021 – Age Safe® America is Proud to be Recognized as an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider for Continuing Education

This coveted recognition by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as an Approved Provider expands continuing education opportunities for their members and builds further credibility for Age Safe America as a training leader.

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recognized Age Safe America, LLC as an Approved Provider for continuing education courses to its members. The purpose of the AOTA Approved Provider Program (APP) is to promote high quality and relevant professional development activities for occupational therapy practitioners that support best practice services to consumers. By becoming an AOTA Approved Provider, Age Safe America has demonstrated the ability to comply with required systems, policies, procedures, and educational practices appropriate for occupational therapy practitioners in a manner that meets AOTA APP Criteria and Guidelines.

One of the most recognized online courses offered by Age Safe America is the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification which offers a holistic approach to home safety for seniors and their families, and has been taken by professionals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The 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, financial exploitation and personal safety, as well as performing a very comprehensive 240-point home safety assessment.

Occupational therapy professionals are vital contributors to the well-being and safety as clients recover from a fall or injury, cope with progressive conditions or simply need to learn easier, safer ways to remain independent in their homes. As we grow older, we start to lose strength and mobility. Tasks that were once easy become increasingly more difficult. It’s important that a home is accommodating of these changes. Occupational therapists are trained, professional advocates for aging at home. Major programs and activities of the American Occupational Therapy Association are directed toward assuring the quality of occupational therapy services, improving consumer access to health care services, and promoting the professional development of members.

Accidental falls among the elderly have become epidemic in America. Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. “Now more than ever, the home environment is top of mind. Safety for older adults, and all ages, represents an opportunity for healthcare providers to use the valuable training offered by Age Safe America to ensure a brighter, safer future”, said Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education for Age Safe America, LLC

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training and advocacy organization. Since 2015 they have trained professionals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They have trained OT’s, PT’s, MD’s, RN’s, Care Managers, Social Workers, First Responders, Mobility Professionals, Home Care Agencies, Contractors, Remodelers, Home Inspectors, Handyman Services, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Realtors, Assisted Living Communities, Non-Profit and Fortune 100 Companies. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children. To learn more about Age Safe America visit https://agesafeamerica.com/

December 1, 2020 – Age Safe® America Salutes TruBlue Total House Care® for Earning the 100% Commitment Award

This coveted award is only given to organizations that have demonstrated a system-wide commitment to obtaining the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification.

Accidental falls among the elderly have become epidemic in America. Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Most falls happen in and around the home, resulting in injury, long-term disability and premature loss of independence. 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.

Age Safe® America is pleased to present their highest award for participation to the TruBlue Total House Care® franchise. And as part of their ongoing commitment, all new franchisees will be required to complete the Age Safe® America, Senior Home Safety Specialist™ training and certification as part of their onboarding training. Now TruBlue franchisees will not only be able to perform a comprehensive home safety assessment, but also be able complete the necessary modifications to ensure that homeowners remain safe and confident in their homes.

Aging is a natural part of life. As we grow older, we start to lose strength and mobility. Tasks that were once easy become increasingly more difficult. It’s important that a home is accommodating of these changes. TruBlue provides peace of mind for seniors and their families knowing that their loved ones and their homes are being cared for. “Whether it is assessing a home for aging-in-in-place modifications, handyman services, yardwork, cleaning or just light chores, families don’t have to worry about their loved ones doing too much or living in an unsafe environment,” said TruBlue President Sean Fitzgerald.

Over the last few months Age Safe America has seen an increase in organizations and franchise networks joining their Preferred Partner program and moving towards obtaining the 100% Commitment Award. The two main drivers are showing clients and prospective clients their team is committed to senior home safety, and gaining a differentiator in the marketplace. And as a trusted 3rd party, referrals from the Age Safe® Services Registry helps to build consumer confidence, validate credibility and position providers in a consultative selling position. “The Senior Home Safety Specialist™ designation is a valuable differentiator, proven revenue generator, and a doorway to the $7 Trillion Longevity Economy”, says Steven Bailey, Founder/Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

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November 9, 2020 – HomesRenewed Coalition Mobilizes to Drive 2021 Legislation to Help Older Americans Age in Place and Stave Off Looming Housing Crisis

– Coalition calls on new Congress to act quickly to create tax and other incentives to make safer homes in the face of COVID 19, update homes for aging in place to improve the health and well-being of Americans and rebuild the economy with increased construction jobs –

November 9, 2020, Washington, D.C. – HomesRenewed Coalition, the leading organization championing home updates for living well throughout the modern lifespan, is mobilizing the leaders of the home renovation, homecare, technology, and others serving older Americans living in the community to call on the 117th Congress to include needed tax and other incentives in 2021 legislation. These incentives will enable Americans to upgrade their homes for safety and meet changing needs as well as to help the economy with construction jobs.

“This is a quickly-moving group effort bringing together builders and remodelers, manufacturers and distributors, as well as healthcare providers to ensure that our aging population’s housing needs are understood and addressed in upcoming legislation,” said Louis Tenenbaum, Founder and CEO. “It is urgent that Congress acts. Research shows that more than 80 percent of Americans want to age in place. This is the perfect storm: Covid-19 laid bare the dangers of living in long-term group care facilities, jobs are needed; and healthcare costs are going through the roof. But safe and appropriate housing just isn’t available today. We need government incentives to drive consumers to upgrade their homes now.”

The non-partisan, nation-wide group is growing quickly. Major supporters of this legislative campaign include VGM-LIve at Home, Lifewise Clinical Home Modifications, Accessible Systems, HandyPro, Age Safe America, and Legal Eagle Contractors.

“We encourage our colleagues to join us in this effort and grow the movement for better, safer housing for older Americans,” said Tenenbaum. Click here for more information and here to join. Or email louis@homesrenewed.org

About HomesRenewed Coalition

Aging in place is the most economical, and by far the preferred, housing option for the increasing number of older Americans who reap the benefits of longevity but also face the challenges posed by declining health and fixed incomes. Non-partisan, the HomesRenewed Coalition is the leading organization championing home updates for living well throughout the modern lifespan. Its goal is to increase the number of houses updated for aging in place. Its members include leaders of the sectors that have a stake in making homes safe, including builders and remodelers, manufacturers and distributors, healthcare and homecare providers, technology and medical equipment companies, and others.

For more information, please visit: www.homesrenewedcoalition.com  To learn more about the Coalition’s incentives proposals, please visit: https://www.homesrenewedcoalition.com/incentives/   Contact: Vicki Stearn For HomesRenewed Coalition M: 301-233-0200 vicki@thinkoutloudcom.com Think Out Loud Communications

August 18, 2020 — Age Safe® America Chooses the National Association of the Remodeling Industry as a Preferred Partner

Seniors, family members and homeowners are looking to Age Safe® America for trusted information and referrals on home safety assessments and aging-in-place solutions. Age Safe America, LLC and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI®) have negotiated an opportunity for all NARI Members to be preferred remodeling and service providers on the nationwide Age Safe® Services Registry. The Registry refers vetted professionals to aging Americans and their families. All Registry Members undergo a “best practices” background screening, belong to a reputable industry association and/or carry recognized professional credentials. NARI’s roots go back to 1935, and today is the leading trade association committed to the professional remodeling industry and serving as an ally to homeowners. Since its’ founding, NARI has stood for professionalism in the remodeling world. Members include professional remodeling contractors, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, lenders and other professionals vetted through 44 chapters nationwide. The NARI Code of Professional Ethics is a key statement to consumers and other professionals as to level of importance that ethics holds to the organization and its members. As part of its ongoing mission to set the gold standard for remodeling, NARI membership eligibility requirements highlight the values and practices that separate NARI members from others in the home modification market.  DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE

July 4, 2020 — Age Safe® America Celebrates 5 Years of Service.

Age Safe is a national membership, training and advocacy organization with a big vision to affect the safety, security and longevity of the world’s aging population.

SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB) July 28, 2020 — This Independence Day, Age Safe® America quietly celebrated 5 years of service. Never before has home safety been more top of mind than it is right now. For older adults and families, taking the long look at housing options, home safety, challenges with health, finances, and the innate desire for independence, it can all be quite overwhelming. The population is aging and the challenges are growing. The need for businesses to support our seniors and their families, who now face decisions that are harder than ever, has never been more important. As a leader in senior home safety education and certification, Age Safe America is empowering professionals here and abroad to better understand and respond to the myriad of senior safety issues, and the solutions and modifications necessary.

“Now more than ever, dedication to our purpose and mission is vital. The need for safety in the home for seniors has never been more dramatic than right now. Age Safe America is working diligently to bring new tools, resources and training to our members, clients, partners, and all the families they serve. We are grateful for the trust our clients continue to give us, and stand committed to helping our 70 million older Americans ‘age safe and live well’,” stated Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education and Advocacy for Age Safe America, LLC.

Accidental falls among older adults have become epidemic in America. The CDC estimates the cost related to these kinds of injuries to be nearly $67 Billion annually. In an effort to help reduce and prevent falls and their associated costs, Age Safe America developed the Senior Home Safety SpecialistTM (SHSS) certification. The 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, financial exploitation and personal safety.

The success of the SHSS certification has helped to position Age Safe America as a training and consulting leader in the burgeoning aging-in-place space. The message and the impact of aging and staying safe in a persons home is both a national issue and an international concern. Much of the coursework is universal and to date they have trained professionals throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East.

“Beyond the professional need for continuing education; the Senior Home Safety SpecialistTM designation is a valuable differentiator, proven revenue generator, and a doorway to the $7 Trillion Longevity Economy,” added Steven Bailey, Founder and Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

 

March 7, 2020 — Age Safe® America was a proud sponsor of the 2020 Western Regional OT Spring Symposium (WROTSS) in Las Vegas.

Representatives from Occupational Therapy Associations of the states of AZ, ID, NM, NV, HI, CA, and UT and over 300 attendees had the opportunity to hear international, national, and local OT leaders at this conference.  Age Safe America’s Director of Education, Fritzi Gros-Daillon was present to network with leaders from around the country, enjoy speakers and meet attendees. Read More: https://agesafeamerica.com/2020-western-regional-ot-spring-symposium/

March 2, 2020 — TruBlue Total House Care Launches Franchise-Wide Senior Home Safety Assessment Certifications through Age Safe® America.

TruBlue is a full-service house care company that provides a helping hand around the home with handyman, maid, yardwork and senior home safety services. TruBlue is pleased to announce that the franchise is implementing a system-wide Senior Home Safety Certification program through Age Safe® America. As part of this program, all new franchisees will be required to complete the Age Safe® America Senior Home Safety Specialist™ training and certification. As specialists, TruBlue franchisees will not only be able to perform Senior Home Safety Assessments, but also be able complete the modifications, rather than leaving homeowners to find contractors for each punch-list item. See Press Release:

February 6-8, 2020 —- Home Care 20/20 Lead With Vision Summit

Age Safe® America Director of Education and Advocacy, Fritzi Gros-Daillon presented an important seminar at the Vision 20/20 Summit held by CA Home Care Resource, entitled “Senior Home Safety Specialist™ Program as a Business Builder”. This 2 ½ day leadership summit assembled the industry’s leading thinkers who are advancing their organizations and shifting traditional models to respond to changing healthcare needs.  Fritzi’s workshop outlined a senior home safety program for home care company owners and franchisees. Age Safe® America’s Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification offers a market differentiator for home care companies and risk management mitigation. Improved client safety in the home leads to greater caregiver safety and lower workers compensation claims and rates. It also improves the well being of the client and the stress reduction for family members. This certification is also a business builder as a referral source from the professional services registry at Age Safe® America.

January 18, 2020 — Fritzi Wins NAHB 2019 Educator of the Year Award!

Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education for Age Safe® America traveled to Las Vegas this week to receive the NAHB 2019 Educator of the Year award at the 2020 NAHB International Builders Show®. During the Designation Reception Fritzi said, “Having taught CAPS and Universal Design courses to 300 students from 22 states in the last four years; it has been a privilege to have this platform to share vital information that changes lives for professionals and the myriad of clients and families they will serve.” Read More: https://agesafeamerica.com/fritzi-wins-nahb-2019-educator-of-the-year-award/

12/31/2019 – Age Safe America, LLC now has Senior Home Safety Specialist™ (SHSS) graduates in all 50 states and 6 other countries. Plus fully trained and coached Advisor Members in 34 States and Canada.

Since 2015 Age Safe® America has trained professionals throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. We have positioned ourselves as a training and consulting leader in the Aging in Place space with our Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification. We have trained OT’s, COTA’s, PT’s, PTA’s, MD’s, RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, CSA’s, Family Caregivers, Case Managers, Social Workers, First Responders, College Professors, Entrepreneurs, Industry Executives, Home Care Agencies, Assisted Living Communities, Healthcare Networks, Realtors, Contractors, Remodelers, Home Inspectors, Handyman Services, Non-Profit and Fortune 100 Companies. Our Vision is to affect the safety, security and longevity of the world’s aging population. Age Safe® Live Well.

November 15, 2019 – Age Safe® America forms Outreach and Advocacy Partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
September 9, 2019 — The Continuing Education Institute of Illinois (CEII) announces CEU’s to Nurses nationwide for completing the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification course.

Cynthia Germain, Executive Director Continuing Education Institute of Illinois


August 12, 2019 — Age Safe America, LLC brings on Director of Health & Safety Product Sales

Kristopher Rench, OT, SHSS was appointed Director of Health & Safety Product Sales for Age Safe® America. Kris will oversee all our technology partners and product sales. Kristopher is an Occupational Therapist with 17 years experience as a clinician, manager, and clinical trainer in various geriatric settings. He has experience in nursing home management and for the last 6 years, in homecare. His passion is utilizing technologies to enable seniors to successfully age in place. He is certified as a Myoskeletal Therapist through the Freedom From Pain Institute. He is a Certified Low Vision Specialist, and an expert in dementia. As an Age Safe America Advisor Member, he blended his skills as a landlord with his skills as an OT to provide aging in place solutions throughout New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Kris is a contributing author for the Geriatric Care Manager Handbook; writing about home safety assessment essentials and geriatric technologies.

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 who will be age 65 and over. This population will have grown 20% since we launched back in July of 2015.

Over the last four years we have trained and coached professionals and entrepreneurs throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. Today, we are truly grateful to all those who have helped Age Safe America develop into the trusted and respected organization we are today. In four short years, Age Safe America has established a national brand, obtained two USPTO registered trademarks, designed an informative website, created an industry recognized certification, launched an important consumer campaign (“Grab Bars Are The New Seat Belts“), developed a family caregiver course, launched the Age Safe® Services Registry, and addressed the US Senate Special Committee on Aging annual report to inform policymaking in Congress.

There are several things to which we attribute our success. Of those, the most obvious would be our passion and mission to train and empower professionals, entrepreneurs, seniors and caregivers with the essential knowledge necessary to better help clients, themselves or a loved one to age safe at home. Secondly is our bigger vision to affect the safety, security and longevity of the world’s aging population. Third and most importantly, the dedicated people we have attracted and the quality partnerships that support our mission and vision.

Progress is the ultimate motivation. – Tony Robbins

 

We have partnered and aligned with industry leading companies, national associations, government agencies, non-profits, Fortune 100 companies, and respected innovators and influential thought leaders, all committed to the same high ideals to which Age Safe America aspires to. Below is a short list of our Friends and Partners… Thank You!

– AgeinPlace.com/Mark Hager

– AginginPlace.com/Patrick Roden

– American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)

– Best Buy® Company In-Home Care Advisors

– Continuing Education Institute of Illinois (CEII)

– Go4Life® (National Institute on Aging at NIH)

– Home Access Professionals/Robert Gurinowitsch

– Home Care Association of America/Phil Bongiorno

– HomesRenewed/Louis Tenenbaum

– LifeWork Systems/Judy Ryan

– Lowe’s® Home Improvement

– National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

– National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

– Reassure Analytic®/Dr. Oscar E. Rodriguez

– SeniorSafe Aging/Kristopher Rench

– Society of Certified Senior Advisors (CSA)

– Solid Rock Enterprises/Chris Moore

– SteveHoffacker.com/Steve Hoffacker

– Universal Design Institute/Richard Duncan

– Whole Care Network/Chris MacLellan

– And All Current and Former Advisory Team Members

June 18, 2019 – Age Safe® America Announces the Home Care Association of America as a Preferred Partner
Seniors, family members and homeowners are looking to Age Safe America for trusted information on home safety and aging-in-place solutions.

 

Age Safe America, LLC and Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) have negotiated an opportunity for all HCAOA Members to be preferred home care providers on the nationwide Age Safe® Services Registry. The Registry refers vetted professionals to aging Americans and their families. Members of the Age Safe Services Registry undergo a “best practices” background screening by their US based partner and/or belong to a reputable industry association and/or carry recognized professional credentials.

The Age Safe Services Registry is the only national network of Senior Home Safety Specialists™ and Aging Services Providers with a focus on home safety and independent living. As a trusted source, Age Safe America receives inquiries from seniors and their adult children looking for a myriad of services, products, recommendations and solutions to successfully grow old in the place they choose; which for 9 out of 10 older Americans is their own home.

The Home Care Association of America is the leading trade association for the home care industry. Since its founding, HCAOA has made standards of care and patient safety central to its mission. Through its Standards and Ethics Committee, HCAOA has developed guidelines for the hiring, screening, training, and supervising of caregivers at all levels, often going beyond what is required by state regulations.

HCAOA membership eligibility requirements highlight the values and practices that separate HCAOA members from other providers in the home care market. For example, HCAOA members are required to hire their caregivers as W2 employees, rather than independent contractors. While families may be tempted to hire caregivers working as independent contractors because they generally work for a lower hourly rate, they often fail to understand that their liability exposure can be even greater as they essentially become their caregivers’ employer.

“Quality home care services is an essential part of a successful aging in place plan, and Age Safe America’s vision and core values align well with HCAOA,” said Phil Bongiorno, Executive Director of Home Care Association of America. “This partnership represents a leap forward in access to full-service care for the millions of seniors choosing to age at home. Our member providers will be able to forge new partnerships with other key service providers, and the Age Safe® Services Registry will benefit from a wider array of home care providers.”

Age Safe America was created in an effort to help reduce and prevent falls and their associated costs. They have positioned themselves as training and consulting leaders with their Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification. Since 2015 Age Safe America has trained professionals throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East to meet the growing need for home safety assessments and aging in place home modifications. The company has trained healthcare professionals, home care providers, case managers, social workers, first responders, entrepreneurs, industry executives, assisted living communities, realtors, senior move managers, contractors, remodelers, home inspectors, handyman services, as well as staff and leadership of non-profit and Fortune 100 companies.

“We are very excited to initiate this partnership with the HCAOA and its quality membership. So far this year the Registry has seen considerable growth. Currently we are working with other leading industry associations and organizations with the same high level of standards to continue building the Registry nationwide,” said Steven Bailey, Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC.

About Age Safe America, LLC
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training and advocacy organization. Since 2015 the company has been directed by recognized experts in fall prevention, senior home safety, aging- in-place, universal design, home modifications, environmental assessment, and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations providing products and services to seniors and their adult children.

About Home Care Association of America
Founded in 2002, the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) is the industry’s leading trade association – currently representing nearly 3,000 companies that employ more than 500,000 caregivers across the United States. HCAOA serves as the home care industry’s unified voice. Representing a diverse number of small, mid-level and large corporations, HCAOA unites the industry through speaking with one voice in Washington, D.C. and state capitals across the country. HCAOA protects industry interests, promotes industry values, tackles barriers to growth and takes on industry-wide issues.

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February 6, 2019

The new year is starting out strong for Age Safe® America with new partnerships, alliances and affiliations. Age Safe® America is excited to announce the release of their first 2 consumer courses coming out in Q2 2019. These courses will be distributed by Age Safe® America, Employers, EAP Programs, Associations, Foundations and Community Colleges, as well as marketed on Social Media and through Affiliates. There will also be licensing and white label projects announced with national organizations.

Seniors, Family Members and Homeowners are looking to Age Safe® America for trusted information on Home Safety and Aging-In-Place Solutions and Products. Our 2 New Consumers Courses coming will drive additional inquiries to Age Safe® America for resources and solutions. The launch of the Age Safe® Services Registry has already garnered much attention from professionals in the aging services industry such as Senior Home Safety Specialists™, OT’s, remodeling contractors, grab bar installers, handyman services, smart home tech, PERS, home security, HME, LTC insurance providers, reverse mortgage, realtors, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, assisted living communities…and many more products and services providers.


December 31, 2018

Age Safe® America and the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) formed a partnership and marketing agreement to benefit their members through training, certification and differentiation. Founded in 2002, the HCAOA is the industry’s leading trade association – currently representing over 2,700 companies that employ more than 500,000 caregivers across the United States. HCAOA serves as the home care industry’s unified voice in Washington, D.C. and state governments across the country. Representing a diverse number of small, mid-level and large corporations, HCAOA unites the industry through speaking with one voice in state capitals and Washington, D.C..  Age Safe America and their PARTICIPATING PROVIDER program was featured in the December issue of the HCAOA Voice magazine.


September 18, 2018

Age Safe America, LLC renewed it’s agreement with Reliable Background Screening in Scottsdale, AZ to be their exclusive provider of “best practice” background checks. Reliable conducts thorough background checks on all our new members. For over a quarter of a century, Reliable Background Screening has mitigated risk for thousands of clients by providing expert advice and unparalleled quality services. Reliable Background Screening is an award winning company with an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, and endorsed by numerous organizations, including Age Safe America.

Announcement: September 11, 2018 – Design Week at the Anchorage Museum!

Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education, Age Safe® America, is excited to present “Universal Design-Hiding in Plain Sight!” on Thursday, Sept 13th at the Anchorage Museum. Her talk will emphasize the components of universal design and the safety and convenience features. She will also be discussing the concepts of visitability and livability as we make our homes safer as we age and incorporate the needs and preferences for multiple generations. Learn More:

Announcement: November 29, 2017

Age Safe® America, LLC with begin offering a Canadian version of the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ designation through Age Safe Canada by Spring of 2018.

Press Release: September 27, 2017 Age Safe America Declares Grab Bars Are The New Seat Belts
Today Age Safe America urged greater adoption of grab bars to reduce preventable injuries and the rising costs associated with older adult falls. There was a time many didn’t think seat belts were necessary either.

 

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Baby Boomers are a generation that remembers cars without seat belts or clicking them closed and sitting on top of them. In the late 60’s there were many misconceptions around seat belts such as saying that seat belts would prevent passengers from escaping their cars if submerged in water or in the case of a fire. Some even felt it was actually safer to be thrown from a car in an accident. Today literally everyone agrees that seat belts are an effective injury-reducing device that saves lives; and so do grab bars. By taking the simple action of installing grab bars, Americans can significantly reduce trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults, and the skyrocketing cost of fall-related injuries.

The story of seat belts seems to mirror grab bar usage in that of convincing America’s aging demographic to use them. With grab bars, an often heard misconception is, “they look institutional”. In recent years that old argument has been glamorously overcome with a myriad of tasteful and decorative designs and colors, including various finishes such as brushed nickel and polished chrome. Today even basic bathroom accessories such toilet paper dispensers and towel racks have been redesigned with ADA compliant weight capabilities. Grab bars prevent falls and potential injuries by allowing a person to “grab” them during an emergency or in case of dizziness or loss of balance. Getting up and down from the toilet seat or in and out of the shower can be a real challenge when age, balance, strength or a disability are an issue.

Age Safe America, a national membership, training and advocacy organization dedicated to fall prevention and home safety, believes it is critical that families install grab bars as an essential means to making their homes safer for everyone. “We passionately believe there is simply no excuse not to take charge of fall prevention measures in your own home or an aging parents home. Falls have become epidemic in America, resulting in injury, long-term disability and premature loss of independence. Installing grab bars is an obvious solution to preventable injuries,” says Steven Bailey, Managing Director for Age Safe America. He added that modifications such as installing grab bars inside and outside the tub or shower as well as next to the toilet may best be done by a qualified contractor or handyman.

In 2015, four times as many Americans 65+ died of unintentional falls than in auto accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released a wide-ranging report calling for action from public and private sectors to work together to reduce senior injuries at home. Here’s the score: Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls account for 40% of all nursing home admissions, and among those who are admitted to a nursing home, nearly half will never again return to independent living.

“Age Safe America believes it is critical that families install grab bars as an essential means to making homes safer for everyone.”
 

“To Americans, especially older adults, there are few virtues more important than freedom and independence. Many of our “greatest generation” rallied around this call to arms, yet a simple fall, most often in or around the home can take away both of those highly revered values for good…in the slip of a moment. As senior safety advocates and healthcare professionals we have a responsibility to make it clear to family, friends and clients that grab bars are not an option, they are a mandatory device for home safety and preserving independence,” said Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Chief Advocacy Officer for Age Safe America.

Over the years, America’s two oldest generations have had quite a love affair with the automobile. Giant fins gave way to muscle cars and the VW Beetle, but until seat belts were widely accepted and even made mandatory in 49 states, thousands died in preventable traffic fatalities. “We believe the message, Grab Bars Are The New Seat Belts, is a uniquely impactful memory to this group; who today would not think to drive without buckling-up. Hopefully this campaign will motivate us all to take steps now to reduce preventable fall injuries in the home, for our own sake and the safety of our aging parents,” said Fritzi Gros-Daillon.

Age Safe America is joined by remodelers, first responders, healthcare providers and safety professionals in echoing this very important message to consumers. Along with Lowe’s Home Improvement, who assists homeowners in purchasing quality grab bars, Grabcessories, designer of the 2-in-1 fall prevention system, and Home Access Professionals who focus on medically necessary modifications. Visit: https://agesafeamerica.com/grab-bars-new-seat-belts/

About Age Safe America, LLC

Age Safe America® is a national membership, training and advocacy organization dedicated to Fall Prevention and Home Safety. They provide training, consulting, certifications, product reviews and support to businesses serving seniors. The goal of Age Safe America is to help older adults and families enjoy the freedom and independence to “age safe at home.”

Press Release: August 8, 2017 – Age Safe America Launches the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ Course
Self-paced course offers the only certificate of its kind to individuals serving seniors.

 

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This week Age Safe America released their much-anticipated Senior Home Safety Specialist™ online course. The course empowers participants with actionable ways to better help educate clients, older adults and their family members on the serious issues of home safety, fall prevention, financial exploitation and personal safety. This comprehensive 6-hour self-paced audio/video course offers the only certificate of its kind to individuals within the senior services industry. This important training consists of a 10-module self-study educational program with a quiz after each section that participants must pass in order to continue. Upon successfully completing the entire course, participants receive an attractive Certificate along with a digital copy of the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ emblem to use in their own marketing efforts. For individuals serving seniors the confidence that comes with increased knowledge is tangible.

“Our goal is to provide a holistic curriculum and a fresh look at many issues affecting seniors endeavoring to age safe at home”, said Steven Bailey, Founder and Managing Director of Age Safe America, LLC

 

Approximately one-third of adults age 65 or older fall in their homes each year, resulting in injury, long-term disability and premature institutionalization. By 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the cost related to these kinds of injuries to be nearly $60B a year. “In an effort to reduce and prevent falls and their associated costs, Age Safe America offers this valuable training and the only certificate of its kind to all individuals concerned with the safety, security and longevity of seniors”, stated Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Chief Advocacy Officer for Age Safe America, LLC

Senior Home Safety Specialist™ graduates include a myriad of providers involved in the care, comfort, safety and security of older adults including occupational/physical therapists, home care providers, aging-in-place professionals, contractors, handyman services, home safety professionals, senior living staff, EMS community relations, family caregivers and others committed to assisting seniors to “age safe at home”.

As a national membership, training and advocacy organization, Age Safe America is dedicated to helping older adults live safely and stay independent in their own homes. The company is directed by nationally recognized experts in fall prevention, home safety, aging-in-place, universal design, home modifications and marketing to seniors and aging boomers. Since 2015 they have provided training, consulting, certifications, product reviews, tools, resources and support to businesses and organizations serving seniors and their adult children.

To learn more about the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ program you can visit AgeSafeAmerica.com/certifications