We continue to share our blogs this month focusing on Aging in Place updates. Baby Boomers, are really the driving force behind the trend that is driving most folks to aspire to age in place. They also are a generation that can put new technology to good use…to help facilitate that process more safely. Read on to hear more…
This month our blogs will discuss Aging in Place. In honor of our country’s Independence day in July, we salute each of our own individual independence. We suggest you educate yourself on steps you can take if you wish to remain independent in your home as you age. Aging in place is a choice many seniors are making today…
June, in addition to being National Safety Month, is also National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. So this week we salute a local group in Bethesda called Friends Club. Friends Club is located at 6601 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, Md 20817, and has been providing valuable services and support groups to Alzheimer's patients for many years. Please view their website at:…
June 2016 Is National Safety Month. So, this week we bring you more safety tips to keep you safe all year round. Aging Safely in Place is a very important senior topic these days…so here are some simple tips! Following just a few of these suggestions can make your home fall proof and much more fun to live in! You…
June is National Safety Month and this week we thought we should share some helpful tips for all seniors in summertime! It’s important for seniors and their caregivers to be aware of how dangerous the heat and sun can be. A few precautions will ensure a safe outing even in the hottest weather. Consider following these simple tips to have…
How can National Safety Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about important safety issues like Aging in Place for our senior community. Did you know that injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44.…
Our final Blog in May to celebrate Older Americans Month speaks to 5 Great Things about Growing Old. Of course, there are lots more perks to growing older! Consider sharing some of your perks of aging with us at assistinghands.com/potomac/contact-us/ or on our FB page! 5 Great Things About Growing Old — Five experts share their wisdom about the many…
May is Older American Month and we thought you may be interested in this Fact Sheet regarding Alzheimer’s Disease that impacts only Older Americans. Millions of our loved ones are impacted by this puzzling disease. However, new information is available to help us better understand the symptoms of this mystery disease of Older Americans. One of the few diseases, that…
Good News: The Older Americans Act (OAA) has been renewed in April 2016 for three more years. If you are 55+ this will have an impact on your life. Read on for more details… The Older Americans Act in 2016: The Future is Now On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 the Older Americans Act (OAA) was reauthorized for three years –…
Did you know May is “Older Americans Month?” Isn’t it great that we take a month to celebrate the accomplishments of our older Americans in the USA! This week’s blog will give you a history of how it all started. Consider thanking an older person in your life today for all they have done for the greater good of all…
