
Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist Online Course
All important matters in life are discussed as a family, around the kitchen table, and the ideas around safety and care as we age are no different. With this thinking in mind, Jim Closs, along with his colleagues at the Bay Area Health Trust, has brought the Age Safe Seniors Home Safety Specialist™ course to

Buying second-hand mobility equipment
What you really need to know Who doesn’t love a bargain? Many of us enjoy discovering hidden treasure among the weekend flea markets and garage sales throughout the land. In fact, we think most people would agree that nothing quite compares to the thrill of finding a steal amongst piles of unwanted goods. Or maybe

Post-Covid Developments in the Home Healthcare Industry
When it comes to product development, the last 30 years have brought novelty after novelty, moving at breakneck speed through gadgets and appliances as technology develops almost daily. Think of your TV 30 years ago, or mobile phone, if you had one. How about the leaps and bounds taken by home tech, which has quickly

Senior Fall Prevention: Raising awareness and reducing risks of falls
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors in Canada? According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, between 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls a year, which cause 85% of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations and 95% of all hip fractures. Of all these falls, around half take place

Senior Fall Prevention
Raising awareness and reducing risks of falls Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors in Canada? According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, between 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls a year, which cause 85% of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations and 95% of all hip fractures. Of

Is a homelift safe?
Having a homelift installed is a great way to ensure accessibility to all floors of your home for every member of the family. However, before deciding to purchase a home elevator, there are lots of aspects to consider, from size to cost. But above all, you want to make sure your homelift is safe. Which

Living in Place Explained Part II
On April 21, 2022, Jim Closs spoke as part of CARP’s Living in Place Explained, Part II, an open discussion around the various elements the effect safe and healthy Living in Place as we age. Jim was joined by Lesya Dyk of LDOT Occupational Therapy, who discussed the role of occupational therapy and the importance

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
On March 31st Jim Closs spoke as part of the Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario Master Class: Engagement Interventions and Promising Practices. Here is a breakdown of the conversation and a recording of the webinar. Enjoy. All important matters in life are discussed around the kitchen table and the ideas around safety and care as we age

What do we mean by “Everyone Out”?
Over the past two years there has been a keen awareness around emergency preparedness because of the spread of Covid-19 and its continuing variants. There also has been an uptick in natural disasters that we are witnessing from more prevalent wildfires, flooding and destructive windstorms. This awareness has influenced how we view all emergencies

Fall Prevention for Seniors: The Fall Risk of Stairs
Canada’s population is aging, and over the past decade, the number of over 65-year-olds has increased from around 5 million to 6.8 million. By 2036, experts predict that the number of seniors will reach 10.47 million… the vast majority of whom plan to age in place; to stay in their homes for as long as

Jim Closs on The Humble & Fred Podcast
On March 14th, 2022, Jim Closs, National Director of Age Safe Canada, visited with Humble & Fred on their Podcast to discuss Aging in Place and the Age Safe Canada platform. After a long and illustrious radio career as the top GTA morning radio team in the ‘90’s, H&F had to reinvent themselves and became

Aging in Place with Elderly Pets
Aging in Place isn’t just for Humans Seniors who decide to age in place have many reasons for doing so. Perhaps it’s due to finances, to stay nearer family and friends, or a combination. But for some, one of their deciding factors is because of their beloved pets. Nowadays, many of us consider our pets

Rise and Recline Chair – Making the Right Choice
Picture this: it’s a cold winter’s evening and you’re sitting in your armchair. The fire is crackling, and you have a nice hot cup of cocoa in your hands. Perhaps you’re reading, watching tv or listening to some music. Cosy, isn’t it? After a while, you start to feel restless. You try changing your sitting

The Mystery, Bliss and Conundrum of the Bungalow
There is a common war-cry among those who offer advice to those that face difficulty with their stairs and that tends to be, just get a bungalow! Simple one-line solutions oftentimes do not grasp the very problems that they are looking to solve. The concept of the bungalow is one of those. A bungalow is

Mohawk College partners to offer training
‘Senior Home Safety Specialist Course’ for businesses, seniors and their adult children launched to support ‘Aging at Home’ in Canada March 8th 2022 HAMILTON, ON– (CNW)— Age Safe® Canada, a national training and advocacy organization dedicated to making the lives of seniors aging at home safer is proud to announce its relationship with Mohawk College.

A Canadian Perspective on Aging in Place
How close are we to getting home modification funding? The global pandemic has brought about many changes to all aspects of our lives, with one of the biggest changes being how much time we spend in our homes. This has got many Canadians thinking about their future and the benefits of staying right where they

The Benefits of Stairlifts for Seniors
Stairs are an architectural feature that many of us come across several times a day. If you live in a home with more than one floor, going up and down the stairs will be part of your daily routine. Out around town, you may need to use the stairs not only inside but also to

Alternative Aids for Active Aging
Ensuring seniors keep fit and active in their homes How much do we move every day? From starting the day getting out of bed, going up and down the stairs, reaching for a clean towel or bending down to put on our socks: so many slight movements that many of us take for granted. That

Safe Aging in Place: The Three Ms
What comes to mind when you think of your home? Maybe comfort, safety or the familiar. Many of us spend decades in our homes, if not our whole lives. But as we get older, our homes may not be as suitable for us as they once were. They might cause us difficulty getting around or

Aging in Place in the Country Part 2
Staying safe in your country cottage As we saw in our previous post, Aging in Place in the Country Part 1, cottage life has many benefits and attractions, whether for a short break or a longer stay. Being out in nature and away from the city, taking in spectacular views and a tranquil lifestyle is