August 2024

Safety Matters

Age brings changes to vision, hearing, memory and strength. These changes can put a person at risk of accidental injury even in their own home.

Whether you’re getting older or you’re caring for an aging loved one, making sure the home is safe can significantly extend the length of time they are able to stay in their own home.

How to Improve Home Safety for an Older Adult

Reduce Fall Risk

Wear sturdy shoes with nonslip soles
Secure carpets with carpet tape
Purchase a nonslip mat to place inside the shower or bathtub
Have grab bars installed in the bathroom

Click here to learn more about fall prevention on our blog.

Prevent House Fires

Do not wear loose fitting clothes while cooking or baking
Replace the batteries in all smoke detectors once every year
Keep space heaters far away from flammable materials

Be Prepared for Emergencies

Despite our efforts, accidents can still happen. Here’s what you can do to be prepared in case you or your loved one has an emergency at home.

Always keep a cell phone on you

Place a file of life on your refrigerator

Give a key to a trusted friend or neighbor who can check on you or your loved one

Find home safety resources through the

Aging & Disability Resource Center

The ADRC provides streamlined access to information, care options, short-term case management and benefits enrollment across a spectrum of long-term services and supports.

Information & Assistance: Ask questions about aging and community resources

Options Counseling: Get referrals to services in the community.

Benefits Enrollment: Counseling for enrollment in government programs.

There is no cost to call the Aging & Disability Resource Center, so Just Call Us!

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Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults

Share your thoughts about the community!

The State of Indiana is conducting a survey to gather feedback directly from residents age 60+ about factors impacting older adults’ quality of life, including local employment and volunteer opportunities, housing, accessibility, mobility and physical and mental health.

Randomly selected households across Indiana will receive mailed invitations over the next few weeks. If your household is selected, please follow the instructions to share your input.

All Indiana seniors will be invited to participate when the statewide survey opens on September 4th.

Watch our Facebook for announcements, or click the button below to “Follow” the State of Indiana CASOA and receive an email notification when the survey is live.

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RSVP Via Phone

RSVP Via Email

View a full list of support groups on our WEBSITE.

All are welcome to attend!

WHAT IS IT?

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Normal Aging?

Denise Hughes, RN, BSN, Health Educator with AIHS will define dementia types, Alzheimer's Disease, review the “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Worksheet,” and compare these signs to typical age-related changes.

Thursday, September 5th

10:30AM | ACPL Dupont Branch

536 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Call 260-600-0844 with questions.

WE ARE HIRING!

Join us in making a difference in the lives of older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers in northeast Indiana!

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Interested in applying? Send your resume to jobs@agingihs.org with the position you're interested in applying for. You can also visit our website and quickly submit your resume HERE!

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JUST CALL US!

260-745-1200