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Mark the Date: September 23, 2019 View & Download PDF The National Council on Aging sponsors the annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD). This day raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. National, state, and local partners collaborate to educate others about the impact of falls, share fall prevention strategies, and advocate for the expansion of evidence-based community fall prevention programs.The NCOA has prepared a helpful flyer with "6 Steps to Prevent a Fall" which is available for download by clicking on the image above.   Watch the video below, created by the  National Council on Aging with helpful suggestions to Prevent a Fall.     Click here to find events in your community scheduled for Monday September 23rd to raise awareness

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Tags: Senior Safety
Posted on: September 13, 2019.

Weather can play an important role in the health and well-being of the seniors in your life. Regardless of if you're dealing with winter temperatures or the heat of summer, there are steps that need to be taken to keep your aging relatives protected.

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Tags: Safety Tips
Posted on: September 13, 2019.

Summer will bring with it long; lazy days of sunshine and chances are heat emergencies will also arise as a result. As a general rule, the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory when the heat index meets a certain threshold. These are the days when checking on your loved one is ever more important!

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Tags: Senior Safety
Posted on: September 12, 2019.

One of the most common and most prevalent forms of diabetes is Type 2 (formerly called adult-onset and/or non-insulin dependent diabetes). This form of diabetes impacts close to 95% of the 26 million Americans that have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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Tags: Health Tips, Senior Health
Posted on: September 10, 2019.

Age is only a number, right? Chances are you know someone who is a "young" 60 but know others that are "not-so-young" 60-year-olds; what is the difference? It could be any number of things ranging from overall health and wellbeing to mental attitude.

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Tags: Senior Tips
Posted on: September 5, 2019.

An increasing number of baby boomers are almost done raising their children, but are not done with caregiving as they're turning their attentions to taking care of their aging parents. One way that this has become easier is that many of the baby boomers' parents are more tech savvy than in generations past. Technology is one way that you can stay in touch with your parents when traveling to their home isn't an option because of work or family responsibilities.

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Tags: Aging Parents
Posted on: September 3, 2019.

As your parents continue to age in place, sometimes more and more precautions need to be taken. Things like: trip-proofing their home, ensuring they are eating properly, installing a medical alert system, handrails, etc., are all steps that are in place. However, it’s just as important that you go through their medicine cabinet to prevent accidental overdose of anything. Going through your parents' medicine cabinet and discarding unused, unwanted and expired medication is one way to prevent an accidental drug overdose.

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Tags: Health Tips
Posted on: August 29, 2019.

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and 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. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.

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Tags: Holiday Tips, Holidays
Posted on: August 26, 2019.

As a caregiver, delivering daily care and maintaining a consistent routine are vital. However, as most caregivers are all too aware, sticking to your routine is not always possible. It is important to be prepared when health risks arise and knowing the signs of a heart attack will enable you to be proactive in administering care. While most people think heart attacks are sudden and severe, in actuality the signs of a heart attack are much more complex.

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Tags: Senior Tips, Senior Health
Posted on: August 22, 2019.

Does your need for exercise diminish as you age? According to health experts, not at all. Staying young at heart while improving your overall health are inevitable benefits of a good exercise routine. As we age, our heart and bones can begin to weaken, making exercise invaluable. Additionally, keeping blood flowing to vital organs and the brain enhance life and health.

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Tags: Exercise
Posted on: August 19, 2019.