On July 28, 2022, the United States Congress introduced new legislation dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease. This condition’s awareness has become more prominent over the years thanks to the actor Michael J. Fox, 61, who has lived with the condition since he was 29. His diagnosis pushed him to start the Michael J. Fox Foundation…
September 22 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. This event highlights one of the most significant risks seniors face, and it encourages us to find ways we can minimize risks to help the elderly lead safer lives. What is Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and why is it Important? Every year, more than 36 million falls…
During Immunization Awareness Month, we focus extra on seniors and their unique needs as a diverse and vulnerable population. The FDA and CDC officially recognize National Immunization Awareness Month (NAIM) as a critical public health campaign to help people of all ages realize the importance and impact immunization has on everyone’s well-being. While the conversation…
It’s National Wellness Month! While senior health is essential all year long, August is the month we pay special attention to senior wellness. As we know, there is much more to staying healthy and well while aging than physical prevention. National Wellness Month encourages us to look more closely at how we’re helping the seniors…
Nobody is more deserving of appreciation than the people who raised you. Every fourth Sunday of July, this year falling on July 24th, we as a nation take the day to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate our parents. It can be easy to forget just how much your parents have done for you as the roles…
The feeling of boredom doesn’t typically sound pleasant at any age. People’s minds like to be preoccupied, but when there isn’t any stimulation around them to pay attention to, it often causes boredom. The feelings that boredom bring on aren’t often threatening to the health of younger people, but that begins to change as they…
As people age, it’s not unusual for social interactions to decrease. This is especially true for seniors. All around the world, there are millions of seniors who are living in a home without a spouse or family, causing them to spend increased isolation, and often leading to loneliness in seniors. Taking every opportunity to lessen…
During the aging process, some things that once came easily can get more challenging. One example is financial management. As the Institute of Medicine reported in 2015, growing older often comes with “cognitive aging” — that is, a decline in mental sharpness, memory, and decision-making — even without the presence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s…
As we recently discussed on this blog, outdoor activities can have powerful benefits for the physical and mental health, well-being, and overall quality of life of our beloved senior community. However, getting older can bring with it new challenges, and outdoor safety activities are worth taking seriously. Mobility issues are common for older adults, and…
Summer is almost here, and that means spending more time outdoors. For seniors with limited mobility, however, enjoying hobbies or activities in the beautiful weather that brought them joy in the past can be a challenge. Whether you or the beloved senior in your life are facing limited mobility due to an injury, arthritis, physical…
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