Articles
We invite our friends and members to share links of interest to be posted here on our Articles page.
A Matter of Balance and Fall Prevention Resources
National Council on Aging – 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
Falls Prevention Programs: Saving lives, saving money
Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls
6 Steps to Protect Your Older Loved One from a Fall
A Matter of Balance General Information
About the Village Movement and AHA In the News
Better With Age: Bridge the technology divide by Cele Garrett
07/15/21 Alexandria Times
It Takes a Village by Cele Garrett
12/19/19 Alexandria Times
People at Work: It Takes a Village in Alexandria
10/17/17 Connection Newspaper
Baby Boomers join aging-at-home villages for yoga, happy hour, cooking classes and biking
5/6/17 The Washington Post
For Alexandria Seniors, It Takes a Village
Jan 2017 The Zebra Press
It Takes a Village
10/6/15 Connection Newspaper
Retirees Turn to Virtual Villages for Support
12/28/14 New York Times
Addiction
Financial Literacy Handouts
Prepared by Brenda Bloch-Young
Planning for Health-related Appointments and Emergencies
Prepared by the AHA Member Services Committee
Preparing for a Medical Appointment
Planning for a Scheduled Hospital Stay
Planning for Health Emergencies
Recognizing a Stroke
How to Spot a Stroke and Save a Life – YouTube Video
Stroke Recognition – Arlington TV Segment
Stroke Recognition Song for Children
Stroke Smart Alexandria (Mayoral Proclamation) and Interview
Resource links from AHA Conversations With…
From Sandy Northrop’s March 2018 talk on Vietnam
Vietnam Passage: Journeys from War to Peace
Agent Orange: Last Chapter of the Vietnam War
Princess Diana Brought Attention to Land Mines, but Their Danger Lingers
Tech Talk Tuesday Handouts
Prepared by Jen Heinz, Membership and Marketing Manager
Tech Talk Handout – Using “The Cloud”
Tech Talk Handout – Computer Security
Tech Talk Handout – The Wide World of Google
Tech Talk Handout – Cell Service/Cell Phones: Are you overpaying for your needs?
Tech Talk Handout – Ordering Online: Grocery Delivery Options
Tech Talk Handout – Health-related apps
Tech Talk Handout – Tech-inspired Gifts
Tech Talk Handout – Smart Home Devices
Tech Talk Handout – Printing and Sharing Your Photos
Tech Talk Handout – Mobile Payment Apps
How to Set Up a Smart Speaker for Privacy – from Consumer Reports
Tech Talk Handout – Music Apps
Tech Tuesday Handout – Cut the cord? Streaming TV options
Tech Talk Handout – Guarding your online privacy
Tech Talk Handout – Amazon Echo aka “Alexa”
Tech Talk Handout – All About Apps
Tech Talk Handout – Google Its more than a search engine