May 31, 2023 —
Last week was the National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAC), an annual event sponsored by the Veterans Canteen Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The NGVAC is an opportunity for veterans to participate in a wide range of sporting activities and to qualify for the National Senior Games. In 2022, nearly 400 athletes from... Read More
May 23, 2023 —
Over 4 million nurses in the United States provide tremendous care for those who need it. Nurses are particularly important in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) where care is often complex and an individual’s health status may change quickly. To celebrate Nurses Month, here are 10 facts about skilled nursing facilities. Outside of a hospital, SNFs... Read More
April 30, 2023 —
Ahhh…beautiful spring arrives with all of the flowers and trees blooming. And you get a stuffy nose and start sneezing. The odds are you suffer from allergies. But are you aware there are several types of allergies? In anticipation of May’s National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, take some time to learn what allergies are... Read More
April 13, 2023 —
Have you ever had a hard time figuring out exactly what you need to do after a diagnosis? Is it difficult getting the medical information you need in the first place? Well, you are in good company. Nearly 85% of Americans don’t have proficient health literacy, or the ability to find, understand, or use health... Read More
March 28, 2023 —
The Dalai Lama said, “Choose to be optimistic. It feels better.” The great news is that optimism not only feels better, but it makes aging better! Recent research reaffirmed the link between optimism and healthier, longer living. One study examined data from 150,000 diverse women aged 50–79. It found that women who were the highest... Read More
March 16, 2023 —
March is Women’s History Month! Since 1981, U.S. presidents have celebrated women’s contributions to American history in a variety of fields. So, it’s the perfect time to honor female leaders who have made a difference in caregiving. Here are three women who changed caregiving for the better. Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord... Read More
February 28, 2023 —
“Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” – Ludwig van Beethoven We all know how powerful music can be, and many of us use music to mark important moments in our lives like weddings and graduations. End-of-life is also an important moment with more people – and organizations – incorporating music... Read More
February 23, 2023 —
February is all about the heart – and it’s not just for valentines. It’s also American Heart Month, an awareness campaign to encourage heart-healthy lifestyles. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and it’s largely preventable. David Goff, M.D., director of cardiovascular sciences at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood... Read More
January 30, 2023 —
The end of January brings the end of National Blood Donor Month, but the truth is that blood donations are needed year-round. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The U.S. is in the midst of the worst blood shortage in decades . Recently, the FDA proposed easing some current restrictions on who can give blood,... Read More
January 23, 2023 —
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month with focus on a disease that has no onset symptoms but is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness. The eyes can have it before you know it, so being proactive is critical. Glaucoma causes fluid to build up in the eye, creating a pressure that can damage the... Read More
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