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Space Heater Fire Safety

A space heater has been implicated in the recent fire tragedy and loss of life in the Bronx. It highlights the important fire safety message conveyed in the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification training. Space heaters, especially those without automatic...

January 11, 2022

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Financial Exploitation. Elder Beware!

Whenever I see or hear about a scam directed toward the elderly, my first thought is, “Get a life, people!” Don’t these thugs have anything better to do than steal from the elderly? And just how would they feel if...

December 10, 2021

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Glaucoma Basics

Did you know that the term “glaucoma” doesn’t refer to a single disease? The fact is that glaucoma describes a group of eye conditions that cause progressive damage to your optic nerve—a bundle of nerve fibers that transmits sensory data...

December 6, 2021

How to Identify the Signs of Stroke and Act Fast

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How to Identify the Signs of Stroke and Act Fast

The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about the signs and symptoms of a “brain attack” the first line of defense to stroke prevention. “I’m a fanatical fan of football, so you...

November 24, 2021

Fire Safety

Rising Senior Fire Deaths

U.S. Fire Administration data shows since January, more than 285 older adults (age 55 and older) have died in house fires, accounting for more than 53% of known fire deaths in the U.S. By age 65, people are 2.5 times...

November 18, 2021

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Food and Cooking Safety at Home

For many of us, particularly as we get older, preparing and cooking food are activities we’ve done for so long that they’ve become automatic. Today, however, food growth, processing, packaging, and distribution takes place far away from the tables where...

November 11, 2021

Celebrating National Falls Prevention Month 2021

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Celebrating National Falls Prevention Month 2021

September is National Falls Prevention month and we celebrate with words of caution and advice. But, also in September, we remember the victims of 9/11. And just as no one ever believed that the World Trade Center would fall, we...

September 17, 2021

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National Senior Citizens Day 2021

Celebrating National Senior Citizen Day in 2021 has a new poignancy for all Americans. With the COVID pandemic of 2020, it’s immense toll on families has driven home the point from President Reagan’s 1988 pronouncement. He stated that “…our communities...

August 19, 2021

Age Safe® America Celebrates 6-Years of Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry

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Age Safe® America Celebrates 6-Years of Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry

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...

July 13, 2021

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Older Americans Month 2021

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their...

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Space Heater Fire Safety

Financial Exploitation. Elder Beware!

Glaucoma Basics

How to Identify the Signs of Stroke and Act Fast

Rising Senior Fire Deaths

Food and Cooking Safety at Home

Celebrating National Falls Prevention Month 2021

National Senior Citizens Day 2021

Age Safe® America Celebrates 6-Years of Serving Seniors and the Aging in Place Industry

Older Americans Month 2021

Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist®: What It Is, Why It Matters & Who Should Get Certified

Essential Home Modifications for Aging in Place: Enhancing Safety and Comfort for Seniors

Comprehensive Guide to Home Safety Assessments for Seniors

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Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist®: What It Is, Why It Matters & Who Should Get Certified

Essential Home Modifications for Aging in Place: Enhancing Safety and Comfort for Seniors

Comprehensive Guide to Home Safety Assessments for Seniors

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