Empowering Minds: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in Elder Care
Introduction: June is not just a month of blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the challenges faced by millions worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and other...
Accessibility Matters: National Wheelchair Beautification Month for Elders
Every July, the spirit of creativity and inclusivity comes alive with National Wheelchair Beautification Month. This unique celebration encourages wheelchair users to personalize and decorate their wheelchairs, transforming these essential mobility devices into...
Sharing Kindness: National Give Something Away Day and Cheer Up The Lonely Day
In an era where digital connections often overshadow real human interactions, two remarkable observances stand out as reminders of the profound impact that small acts of kindness can have: National Give Something Away Day on July 15th and Cheer Up The Lonely Day on...
Making The Bathroom A Safe Haven
‘Be careful out there’ is generally good advice for all the possibly harmful things waiting outside your front door. Having a well-developed sense of caution helps you be ready for just about anything. But better advice should be along the lines of “Be careful in...
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy Throughout Your Life
No matter your age, you should be taking care of your eyes, especially if you want them to work well all through your life. The American Optometric Association encourages this approach, advising people to beware of possible hazards to their eyes as well as taking...
Understanding Thyroid Disease In The Older Population
The thyroid gland is one of the more interesting glands in the body. Interesting meaning that not everyone knows where it is or what its purpose is, but they are more likely to notice when the thyroid isn’t working like it’s supposed to. In some cases, even medical...
Celebrating Life: A Reminder For Joy
People facing a terminal medical condition are sometimes given an unusual prescription from their doctor: go out and have fun. At first, it seems challenging to fulfill this kind of directive: how can you enjoy yourself when death is imminent? You need to be...