In recent years, we’ve experienced countless unprecedented weather events, from wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding to name a few. Being...

The month of November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. It is a time to recognize the professionals-- nurses, aides, physicians,...

Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11th. It is a time to honor the brave sacrifices of active and former United States...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that Lung cancer is the leading cancer death for both  men and women in the United...

Summertime is synonymous with barbeques, trips to the beach, and walks on the boardwalk. With so much outdoor activity, everyone,...

While home health care services are on the rise, to some, it is still an unknown concept. As a result, this keeps people from receiving...

The month of June is recognized as Aphasia Awareness Month. It was created in an effort to increase public awareness of aphasia and to...

Older Americans Month was established in 1963 and has been observed annually each May. It is a time to recognize the contributions of...

Caring for a loved one can no doubt be stressful. When that stress goes unchecked however, it can lead to burnout. According to...

Earth Month is celebrated annually each April. Out of an abundance of concern for the environment Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson...

No matter what stage we are in life, chances are, there will be some level of stress present. Some factors for stress in older adults can...

Doctor’s appointments are brief. At times, it can feel as if you spend more time in the waiting room than in actual exam room with the...

The month of March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. According to the National Disability Institute, it was established in...

National Nutrition Month is recognized annually, each March. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, it is a time to focus...

Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops in either the colon or the rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal...

Age- Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease which affects the central vision. It occurs when aging causes damage to the...

Since 1964, the month of February has been recognized as American Heart Health Month, and for good reason. According to the CDC, Heart...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Cervical Cancer was once...

It’s not often that we associate New Year’s Resolutions with members of the aging population. Setting goals and making improvements to...

The thyroid is small, but mighty butterfly- shaped gland located in the front of the neck, which controls the body’s most important...