Here are a few things you should do before a hurricane: Remove weak and dead trees or tree limbs on your property. Know whether your home is in a zone that could be flooded by storm surge, meaning you’d have...
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The...
Fruits and Vegetables Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fresh fruit is slightly higher in fiber than canned. Eat the peel whenever possible — it’s easier than peeling or eating around it. Have fresh...
National Senior Citizens Day was created to give back to the seniors that have impacted our lives and those who have already given so much. Changing demographics due to improved healthcare have enabled our older citizens to contribute more years...
Age Safe America Chief Advocacy Officer Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses home safety and aging-in-place with Sam Goodwin of HOCOA San Diego. Visit her local home safety consulting agency website at: http://householdguardians.com/
Smart technology has found a place in virtually every room in the home, even the one where we take care of our most low-tech needs. In fact, thanks to innovations like sensor-operated, self-cleaning toilets, moisture-sensing ventilation fans and digital shower...
We are pleased to announce the much anticipated release of the Senior Home Safety Specialist™ online course! Our goal is to provide a holistic curriculum and a fresh look at many issues affecting seniors endeavoring to “age safe at home”....
It’s important for your body to have plenty of fluids each day. Water helps you digest your food, absorb nutrients, and then get rid of the unused waste. With age, some people may lose their sense of thirst. To further...
Financial exploitation is a fast-growing form of abuse of seniors and adults with disabilities. Situations of financial exploitation commonly involve trusted persons in the life of the vulnerable adult, such as caretakers, family members, neighbors, friends and acquaintances, attorneys, bank...
Chris MacLellan affectionately known as “The Bow Tie Guy” interviews Ms. Fritzi Gros-Daillon award winning author and Age Safe America’s Chief Advocacy Officer. The challenges of moving the elderly from one home to the next are frequently faced by both generations: seniors...