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  1. February is Low Vision Awareness Month

    2/5/10 8:49pm by TheAgingSuite
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    February is Low Vision Awareness Month.  To help shed light on the subject, throughout the entire month of February, The Aging Suite will be discussing low vision topics.  We’ll also feature low vision devices in our Technology in The Suite.  Read more >

  2. Diabetic Neuropathy

    12/16/09 9:46pm by TheAgingSuite
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    Diabetic Neuropathy can occur in all of the body’s organs, impacting the way in which individuals function safely in their homes. This impact can be due to issues such as sensation and vision loss as well as muscle weakness.  By educating our readers about diabetes' effects on the body, we hope to continue in our efforts to help the elderly population successfully age in place.  Read more >

  3. Diabetic Retinopathy

    12/3/09 7:08pm by TheAgingSuite
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  4. Diabetes and Blood Pressure

    11/15/09 7:53pm by TheAgingSuite
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    A major part of aging in place is living in your home safely and independently.  Diabetes can impact your independence, but you can limit its impact.  Education is key.  Continuing with our month long series on diabetes, The Aging Suite will be discussing blood pressure’s impact on diabetes.   Read more >

  5. November is National Diabetes Month

    11/5/09 7:25pm by TheAgingSuite
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    November is National Diabetes Month  Read more >

  6. CAPS Designation

    10/29/09 7:27pm by TheAgingSuite
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    So, what does it mean to be CAPS certified?  A professional with the CAPS designation is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.  This designation was developed with collaboration by the AARP, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, NAHB 50+ Housing Council, and NAHB remodelers.       Why was CAPS created?   Read more >

  7. So, what’s Aging in Place anyway?

    10/14/09 2:45pm by TheAgingSuite
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    The week of October 12-18th is National Aging in Place week. So, what exactly is Aging in Place? Aging in Place is defined by the National Aging in place Council   as  Read more >

  8. Fall Prevention

    10/9/09 7:47pm by TheAgingSuite
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    Falls are never fun and can have an especially devastating impact on older individuals.  It’s estimated that 77% of falls occur in the home, with people tripping over items and falling on the stairs being the top two causes of falls.  An April 2004 report by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disability, Aging and Long Term Care Policy, and ABT Associates, Inc, stated that falls are the leading cause of injury deaths in adults 65 and older.   Read more >

The Aging Suite

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About Me: 
I’m an occupational therapist and certified aging in place specialist. I have a passion for helping older adults remain functional and safe in their homes for as long as they are able. Your home is your oasis and being able to live their safely and independently is something to be treasured. I’ve worked with a lot of people in the hospital, nursing home, and home health settings because of falls that occurred in their homes. Falls can set someone back for a long time as well as make someone lose their confidence and peace of mind. Some modifications are costly and require greater resources, but, there are a lot of little things you can do to stay safe at home including installing grab bars in the bathroom and having proper lighting throughout the home.
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