Florida Aging in Place Coalition

04/14/2022

Check out another useful tip to prevent falls within your home:

04/11/2022

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

04/07/2022

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. 🏠

04/04/2022

⚠️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). 🛁🧼

03/29/2022

⚠️ 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:

03/22/2022

Check out some before and after pictures from our recent building project with Three Grains of Rice Missions and Homeless Coalition St Johns County on their Old School House project creating housing units! 🏠🛠👍

03/14/2022

Hart Felt Ministries is a GREAT organization for safe aging in place! Their transportation program helps seniors navigate safely throughout the Jacksonville area. 🚗👍

Hart Felt Ministries helps Jacksonville seniors age gracefully in their own homes through volunteer

03/08/2022

Jacksonville University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program 3rd year students Robyn and Caitlyn spent 2/22/22 helping out Three Grains of Rice Missions and Homeless Coalition St Johns County with their renovation of a historic schoolhouse property to provide housing to individuals experiencing homelessness.

03/08/2022

More amazing work by Homeless Coalition St Johns County and Florida Aging in Place Coalition member, Ed Perez!

03/08/2022

Great spotlight on Florida Aging in Place Coalition member, Ed Perez!

03/08/2022

Awesome day with some of our Florida Aging in Place Coalition members!

01/26/2022