Products and Catalogs
Note: We do not endorse any of the following products or catalogs. We are including them for the reader to investigate and decide what fits their individual needs. Products, phone numbers and websites do change but to the best of our knowledge were accurate at the time of writing.

Abledata - National database of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment
www.abledata.com
(800) 227-0216

AliMed - The Easier Living Catalog, a division of AliMed has products that make life easier
www.easierliving.com
(800) 225-2610

Bathroom Systems - Many companies provide modular shower units and walk in baths:

Best Bath Systems
www.bestbath.com
(800) 727-9907

Home Living Solutions
www.homelivingsolutions.com
(800) 320-8182

Independent Living USA
www.independentlivingusa.com
(800) 403-7409

Premier Baths
www.premier-bathrooms.com
(800) 578-2899

Safety Tubs
www.safetytubs.com
(877) 304 2800

Seabridge Bathing Walk-in Bathtubs
www.seabridgebathing.com
(800) 330-3317

Bruce Medical Supply - The small "grab-it" grab bar and "auto touch lamps"; are available among many other useful items
www.brucemedical.com
1 800 225-8446

Diadot Disability Solutions - Sells and installs grab bars in addition to many other home adaptive assistive equipment (located in northern New Jersey)
www.diadot.com
(973) 875-5669

Dynamic Living - Useful products to make living at home a little easier
www.Dynamic-Living.com
(888) 940-0605

Fall Alert Devices:

American Medical Alarms
(800) 542-0438

Medical Alert Alarm System
(800) 906-0872

Life Alert
(800) 815-5922

Philips Lifeline
(800) 380-3111

FirstStreet for Boomers and Beyond - Catalog of useful products
www.firststreetonline.com
(800) 704-1209

Gold Violin - A catalog that has helpful products for independece
www.goldviolin.com
(888) 648-8400

Independent Living Aids Inc. - Catalog offers magnifiers, lamps, and range of communication products
www.independentlivingaids.com
(800) 537-2118 

Jeffers Pet Catalog
www.jefferspet.com
(800) 533-3377

LifeWithEase - Self care products for fitness, self-reliance and more
www.lifewithease.com
(800) 966-5119

MaxiAids Catalog - Offers adaptive products designed for visually, hearing and physically impaired
www.maxiaids.com
(800) 522-6294

Miles Kimball - Useful gadgets
www.mileskimball.com
(800) 546-2255

PersonCare.net - An online store whose site offers tips, information, and products to aid caregivers and products to assist with activities of daily living
www.personcare.net
(800) 609-7967

Sammon Preston - Contact for an Enrichment Catalog for helpful home products
www.sammonpreston.com
(800) 323-5547

Sears Health and Wellness Catalog
www.searshealthandwellness.com
(800) 326-1750

SeniorS SuperStores - Offers hundred of useful and unique products for seniors and their caregivers
www.seniorssuperstores.com
(888) 719-7938

Silvert's -  The "Easy-Wear, Easy-Care Clothing Company"; Clothing for easy dressing and special needs
www.silverts.com
(800) 387-7088

Walking Cane Company - Presents stylish canes and accessories
www.walkingcanepeople.com
(888) 399-4870

YouCan TooCan - A catalog with products to help maintain a healthy independent lifestyle
www.youcantoocan.com
(888) 663-9396
 

Publications

Age-Defying Fitness; Making the Most of Your Body for the Rest of Your Life,
Marilyn Moffat, PT, PhD, FAPTA & Carole B. Lewis, PT, PhD, FAPTA (2006)

Aging Deliberately - Former Seattle Times columnist Liz Taylor provides information on various topics to help us age well; www.agingdeliberately.com  

Fall Prevention: Don’t Let Your House Kick You Out!
Gail Davies, PT, GCS & Fran Scully, PT (2006)
Consumer friendly book including a detailed checklist on home safety.
www.fallpreventionadvisors.com

Fall Prevention: Stay On Your Own Two Feet!
Gail Davies, PT, GCS & Fran Scully, PT (2nd edition, 2008)
Includes evidence based summaries of various fall prevention studies and programs.
www.fallpreventionadvisors.com

Fall Proof:  A Comprehensive Balance and Mobility Training Program
Debra J. Rose (2003)

FOLO Families of Loved Ones - Quarterly magazine devoted to strategies and resources for caregivers; Published by Cantwell Media LLCwww.familiesoflovedones.com

Lighthouse, Vision Connection - Information about low vision and other vision resources.
www.lighthouse.org or (800) 829-0500

Osteoporosis, An Exercise Guide
Margie Bessiginger, MS, PT (1998)

Strong Women, Strong Bones
Miriam E. Nelson PhD (2000)
Everything you need to know to prevent, treat and beat osteoporosis.

Strong Women Stay Young,
Miriam E. Nelson, PhD (2000)

The New Old Age - Jane Gross, columnist for the New York Times, provides a blog on caring for aging adults in the Twenty-First Century; newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com

Walk Tall, An Exercise Program for the Prevention, and Treatment of Osteoporosis,
Sara Meeks, PT, GCS (1999)
 

Groups and Associations

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - Useful free publications include Your Physical Activities Booklet and Relationships with your Physician
www.aarp.org
(888) 687-2277

Administration On Aging - Information on home repair programs, tax rebates, fall pendants, support groups and more
www.aoa.gov
Find your local service by calling (800) 677-1116 or check your phone book for
the local Division On Aging

American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
(800) 342-2383

American Geriatric Society - Mission is to improve the health, independence and quality of life of all older people; Provides useful links
www.americangeriatrics.org
(212) 308-1414

American Medical Association - Information includes help finding a doctor
www.ama-assn.org
(800) 621-8335

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Information includes help finding a local occupational therapist (OT)
www.aota.org
(301) 652-2682 or (800) 377-8555

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - Information includes help finding a local physical therapist (PT)
www.apta.org
(800) 999-2782

American Society on Aging - Information and links on aging
www.asaging.org
(800) 537-9728

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Material on hearing and balance and links to relevant products
www.asha.org
(800) 638-8255

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey - Fall prevention information in the "Heads Up!" section
www.bianj.org
(800) 669-4323

Children of Aging Parents - National nonprofit with a mission to provide caregivers with information on healthcare
www.caps4caregivers.org
(800) 227-7294

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence - Mission is to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs
www.stopfalls.org
(213) 740-1364

Home Safety Council - Mission is to educate people of all ages to be safe in and around the house
www.homesafetycouncil.org 
(888) 245-1527

Mayo Clinic - Information on many topics including osteoporosis and exercise
www.mayoclinic.com

National Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
(800) 283-7800

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers - Help locating a local geriatric care manager to organize and oversee care giving services
www.caremanager.org
(520) 881-8008

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - Information, fact sheets and brochures about falls
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm

National Council on Aging - Contact organization to improve seniors' lives; Develops The Falls Free Coalition, a group of National organizations and state coalitions working to reduce the growing number of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults
www.ncoa.org
(202) 479-1200

National Family Caregivers Association - Helpful site for those caring for an older or disabled relatives
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
(800) 896-3650

National Institute of Health / National Institute On Aging - Information on health and aging; Request the free booklet: Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
www.nih.gov/nia
(800) 222-2225

National Institutes of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease - Request a free booklet on bone health
www.osteo.org
(800) 624-2663

National Parkinson Foundation - Request a free booklet on dealin with Parkinson's disease
www.parkinson.org
(800) 327-4545

National Resource Center for SafeAging, (NRCSA) - Increases awareness about injuries among older Americans
www.safeaging.org
(619) 594-0986

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modifications - Information on housing modification and pertinent links
www.homemods.org
(213) 740-136

Evidence Based Fall Prevention Programs

There are many evidence based fall prevention programs throughout the country. To find if one is available in your area call your local senior center or area agency on aging.

Some of the program titles are:

Matter of Balance
Sure Steps
Don't Fall For IT
Stepping On
Step by Step
Stand Up and be Strong
Free from Falls
Fall Proof
HEROS
InSTEP

This list is not all inclusive and not all of these programs are available in all areas. If these particular fall prevention programs are not offered where you live most senior centers do offer exercise and balance programs such as Tai Chi.

Go to www.n4a.org for information on your local area agency on aging.