First Coast Aging in Place Solutions

08/29/2022

Research shows that certain medications create a greater risk of falling. Check out these facts about medications and fall risk:💊

08/29/2022

Is your home aging-ready? A U.S. census from 2020 revealed that only 10% of homes were aging-ready with modifications such as grab bars, step-free entryways, and a full bathroom on the first floor. 🏠

08/29/2022

⚠️Did you know most falls occur in the bathroom? More than 50% of bathroom falls involve using the shower and getting in and out of the bathtub (Burns and Kakara, 2018; Stevens and Haas, 2011). 🛁🧼

08/29/2022

⚠️ Did you know that 1 in 4 older adults fall each year? Falls are NOT a normal part of the aging process and are preventable! Here are some ways to take action and prevent potential falls in your home:

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12/24/2020

Great resource for seniors in the Jacksonville Area

December is often a difficult month: it combines the shortest days of the year with the hustle and bustle of holidays - or a lack of anyone to spend family time with. This year is especially challenging because of the pandemic. PBS NewsHour has created a list of suggestions for how to care for your mental health - and remember, Aging True offers virtual telehealth mental counseling for seniors or caregivers of seniors. If you are a senior or a caregiver who needs mental wellness counseling, call (904) 807-1243 to set up an assessment.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-to-care-for-your-mental-health-in-a-difficult-holiday-season-according-to-therapists

12/23/2020

First Coast Aging in Place Solutions is a community-based occupational therapy private practice.This means that we come to you in your home! As advocates for community-based services and aging-in-place, we provide the tools, resources, and education to help individuals safely and successfully return home instead of alternative placement options.

Our clinical expertise and specialized home safety assessments services are covered through Medicare. Contact our occupational therapist to learn how to keep your loved one's safe at home.

09/25/2020

In honor of the National Council on Aging's Falls Prevention Awareness Week, check out tips from an occupational therapist on how to prevent falls in common areas of the home: http://ow.ly/NNh350BAvuC

To mark the National Council on Aging’s National Falls Prevention Awareness Day—held annually on the first day of fall—Scott A. Trudeau, PhD, OTR/L, Productive Aging and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Program Manager for AOTA, offers tips for preventing falls in the kitchen, bathroom...

09/23/2020

Join us and a panel of experts in a discussion led by the National Council on preventing falls at 6:30 p.m. ET tonight, in honor of Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 21-25). Falls are not a normal part of aging. Learn how to mitigate fall risk and share your tips below. https://www.facebook.com/NCOAging

09/22/2020

Falls are not a normal part of aging. Falls are PREVENTABLE. First Coast Aging in Place has partnered with NCOA and will be providing complimentary falls free check up as part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week—September 21-25.
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Schedule your Falls Free Check up today!
https://www.firstcoastaginginplace.com/

One thing wasn’t changed by : falling is NOT a normal part of . Observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week with a CheckUp from National Council on Aging.

Use what you learn to reduce your risk of falling: ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp

09/22/2020

Falls put millions of older adults in the hospital each year. The risk of makes being more important than ever.
Contact us for your home safety assessment. We can help prevent fall related injuries.