Steady Now! Why We Lose Balance as We Age
Steady Now! Why We Lose Balance as We Age. Explore the physiological changes that occur in an aging body how that increases the risk of falling.
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Special Reminder: Senior Fitness Test
Prepare for winter with greater physical stability by attending one of our FREE Fitness Test Circuit! We begin these sessions this coming Wednesday, October 19th
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Senior Fitness Test
AES Therapy & Fitness Senior Fitness Test. ONE in THREE Adults, Age 65 and older, falls each year. Prepare for Winter Weather with Greater Physical Stability. Winter weather is coming and the possibility of falling increases.
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Fall Prevention
Falls can have a great impact on the health and independence of older adults. There are many risks that attribute to falling and it is important to identify those risks. Identifying those risks and making steps to reduce the risk of falling will lead to better and more enjoyable lifestyle.
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Safety and Accessibility Program being Offered to Seniors in Alameda
Alameda Fire department is offering an Alameda Safety and Accessibility Program that is free to low income seniors. The program offers a variety of home improvements that will help keep the people safe that are living with disabilities in their home. Things that are offered for free are installation of bathroom grab-bars, raised toilet fixtures,
Read moreBedroom Safety for Seniors
Being safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room for possible risks. Several common risks in the bedroom are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer, more
Read moreBathroom Safety for Seniors
Being safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room for possible risks. Several common risks in the bathroom are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer, more
Read moreKitchen Safety for Seniors
Being safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room possible for risks. Several common risks found in the kitchen are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer,
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Dashing through the snow…
Dashing through the snow doesn’t always seem like the safest route one can take while traveling during the holidays. While this time of year can be a great time to visit with friends and family from both near and far, traveling is not always easy for seniors. Below are a
Read moreNew Prevention Program Supports Seniors and People with Disabilities
The Alameda Fire Department, working with the Housing Authority, Mastick Senior Center, Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Club, and Alameda Hospital has developed a new program that combines support for seniors and people with disabilities. The Housing Safety and Accessibility Program blends the City’s existing Accessibility Modification Program with key elements of the former Senior Safety Program. This new
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