What Every Senior Needs To Know About Lightning Safety
This year, National Lightning Safety Awareness Week falls during the week of June 18th through the 24th, and in the days leading up to that week, activists will be encouraging people to increase their awareness of the potential for damage that lightning always...
Could You Have Cataracts? Here’s How To Know
June is Cataract Awareness Month in the US, and that makes this a good time to begin thinking about whether you or a senior loved one might be developing cataracts. Cataracts can lead to blindness and they can affect people of any age, although they occur much more...
Honoring the Heroes: Embracing the Heart of Memorial Day
As the sun casts its warm glow across the land, and families prepare for gatherings and picnics, there’s a quiet, solemn melody that hums beneath the surface—a melody of remembrance, of honor, of gratitude. This melody, woven into the fabric of Memorial Day, speaks to...
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Helps Your Physical Health As Well
Mental Health Month is traditionally scheduled for the month of May, and this year is no exception. You might be surprised at the powerful impact that good mental health can have on your physical health, and there’s no doubt the two are strongly connected. By taking...
Living Well After A Stroke
The month of May is traditionally Stroke Awareness Month in this country, and that means now is the time of year to increase your awareness of this medical condition, and what you can do to help lessen your chances of experiencing it. If you’ve already had a stroke,...
Living with Arthritis – A Guide for Seniors
Given that the month of May is Arthritis Awareness Month, now is a great time to consider how seniors can cope with the pain and discomfort of living with arthritis. There are actually quite a few simple daily activities you can undertake in an effort to relieve the...
Let’s Talk About Neuropathy: What it is and How to Manage It
May 12th through May 16th is National Neuropathy Awareness Week in this country. During that week supporters will be trying to raise consciousness about exactly what neuropathy is and what can be done to handle it. A great many people are affected by neuropathy, and...