Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Fall Prevention Awareness Day is September 23, 2010, the first day of fall. This year 34 states are participating Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The day is intended to promote and increase public awareness of reducing and preventing falls in older adults. To continue to do our part in fall awareness and prevention in older adults, The Aging Suite will be featuring a two part series discuss important fall prevention information.
Rebuilding Together Helps
Rebuilding Together is a nonprofit organization that provides free home rehabilitation and vital repairs for low income Americans
Tornado Body Dryer
July 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Technology in the suite
Picture Source: Tornado Body Dryer After Shower Safety and Privacy Finished showering? Individuals with arthritis pain, balancing issues, or limited mobility and dexterity find it a challenge to towel dry. Contorting to reach their back and legs is frustrating, painful and a safety hazard. Those who submit to assistance, suffer the loss of privacy and [...]
A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Program
The Aging Suite strives to provide people with information to help them age in place safely at home. In keeping with our previous discussions on fall prevention, this week we’re highlighting various fall A Matter of Balance, a unique and effective fall prevention program. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized fall prevention program [...]
