Prevent Falls at Home
Use care in the bathroom: The bathroom can be a dangerous place. The floor can become wet and slippery, making it easier to fall. Getting in and out of the tub or shower is a common time for people...
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Best Way to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you’ll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is: – Face Drooping Does one side of the...
10 Ways to Prevent Falls at Home
Your home can be more hazardous than you think. Because falls can happen anywhere and they pose a threat to your overall health and well-being, it’s important to lower your risk of falling by maintaining a safe living environment. Ten...
9 Tips for Home Security
Sometimes deadbolts and alarm systems just aren’t enough to deter thieves. But there are outdoor security measures you can take to prevent property loss at the hands of a burglar. While pleasing to look at, landscaping can do more than...
Home Safety for Seniors – Statistics and Solutions
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. As more Americans age, falls will become even more numerous and costly than they are now. The U.S. Centers...
Exercise to Age Safe and Live Well.
Regular exercise is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and is recommended for everyone, including older adults with a disability. It is never too late to start exercising. Older adults often ask about the risks and benefits of exercise. Some...
Age Safe America – Day 2 at the International Builders’ Show
Kitchens, baths, safety features and reptilian mascots! Although Fritzi will be in attendance all week, I had only Tuesday to join the show this year. I arrived early for our first meeting at Remodelers Central just in time to hear...
Age Safe America joins the 2017 NAHB International Builders’ Show®
Every year, NAHB puts on the home building industry’s largest new product exposition and education program: The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS). With acres of exhibitors, ongoing workshops and thought leaders from every aspect of the construction, remodeling and aging-in-place...
Aging Comes With Changes
Aging affects each individual differently. Some seniors experience physical limitations that seriously affect their level of activity while others are able to remain quite active. The natural process of growing older, however, generally includes changes in abilities. If you’re experiencing...
Happy New Year From Age Safe America
As we are knocking on the door of yet another new year, the Age Safe America Team would like to wish you and yours a very Happy, Healthy, Safe and Prosperous 2017. Today the emphasis on “aging in place” has...