The month of September is the time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and other causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for 50%-75% of all cases. Typically, Alzheimer’s disease begins with lapses of memory, difficulty in finding the right words for everyday objects or mood swings. It …
For the past twenty years, the month of September has been recognized as Healthy Aging Month, an annual occurrence to raise awareness about the positive aspects of growing older. As the numbers of people age 45 and older grows every year, the focus of September’s Healthy Aging Month is to inspire these adults to improve …
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness month. SMA impacts approximately 4 people in every 100,000 throughout the United States, and for some seniors who deal with inactivity due to physical, balance, cognitive, or other challenges, one big risk they may face is spinal muscular atrophy. SMA month strives to raise awareness of the condition caused …
National Eye Exam month is celebrated throughout August and is the perfect time to understand the importance of keeping your eyes healthy and vision clear. Eye health should be a priority the same as regular exercise and a healthy diet. To maintain healthy vision, adults ages 18 to 60 should have a comprehensive eye exam …
National Minority Donor Awareness Week is celebrated from August 1st – 7th. It is to honor the contribution of multicultural donors and their families, while also highlighting the urgent need from minority communities to register themselves as organ, eye, and tissue donors. It is important for everyone, but there is less awareness in minority groups …
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National Therapeutic Recreation Week highlights the importance of engaging in activities that in the recovery and healing of people with various forms of disabilities. Recreational therapy and activities also help aid people undergoing holistic cancer treatments and are in need of something to keep their mind off of the stress that come from being a …
July is UV Safety Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 5.4 million basal skin cancers are diagnosed annually, and nearly 3.3 million people are diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancers annually. The sun emits radiation that we all know as UV-A and UV-B rays. Both of these types can damage your …
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month raises awareness of this neurodegenerative disease that affects over 50 million people worldwide. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. The most common early symptom is difficulty remembering newly learned information. As Alzheimer’s advances through the brain, it leads to increasingly severe …
National Nursing Assistants Week celebrates the vital supporting role Nursing Assistants play in the delivery of quality care. On this day, we recognize all nursing assistants who dedicate their lives and service to the well-being of others! We appreciate and honor the timeless care and consideration that goes into all your hard work!
