Exercise Class Video

From time to time, we're going to be posting videos of activities that take place at our adult day services centers for you to see how much fun we're having.

You can check out a video of our Ambridge clients during an exercise class led by Marie on our Facebook page.

Smoke Detector Safety

POSTED ON BEHALF OF JOHN SEITZ

Well, here it is early April and we are enjoying the longer days now that Daylight Savings Time is here. Of cours,e we all should know by now that the change to Daylight Savings Time is also the time to change the batteries in our smoke detectors. We hear it on the news every Spring and Fall and that’s a good reminder to take a look at our fire safety.

Here are a few other things to consider about smoke detectors that you might find helpful.

· Ionization Smoke detectors are best at detecting a “flaming” fire and are the most common type of smoke detector. They are also usually the least expensive.

· A Photoelectric detector is very good at detecting a “smoldering” fire. They are often used in the kitchen area.

· It’s a good idea to have both types in your home.

· If you’re doing remodeling or building a new home, it’s easy to have wired-in smoke detectors installed.

· There should be at least one detector on each level of the home and one outside each bedroom.

· If you hear the detector “chirping,” then the battery is low and it’s time to change it.

· A final hint: battery-powered smoke detectors should be replaced with new ones every 10 years. They don’t last forever!

To learn more, visit www.firesafetycouncil.com or search for Smoke Detectors on Google. There’s a wealth of good fire safety information on the web.

Encouraging an Older Loved One to Stay Active

REPRINTED FROM ELDERCAREABCBLOG

By Steven Watson, Ph.D.

The quality of life for many seniors suffers because they don’t remain active. While it’s true that the elderly do slow down and have limitations to what they can do, it is inaccurate to think that they can’t continue to exercise and take part in the world around them. There are many activities for the elderly that can help them remain active and interested in life.

Here are 5 tips for motivating seniors to remain as active as possible.