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National Estate Planning Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Estate Planning for The Elderly
October is National Estate Planning Awareness month. Each October across the United States, individuals and families are reminded of the importance of creating and/or maintaining an estate plan. Creating a will or estate plan is essential for everyone, but especially important for seniors.Estate planning…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting a Patient with Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when education about breast cancer and early detection tests are vital so that women could take charge of their breast health. A breast cancer diagnosis presents affects all members of a person’s family and presents many challenges. Family members and…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to learn about this common disease. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. The older you are, the more likely you are to get breast cancer and that’s why it’s important to understand the symptoms, warning signs, and risk factors…

Self-Improvement Month: Improving Self-Esteem of Your Elderly Loved Ones
September is Self-Improvement Month and it’s the perfect time to work on yourself and implement positive and lasting changes in your life or the lives of your loved ones. Self-esteem is a challenging topic for many people regardless of age. As we grow, typically between the ages of 60-70 is when self-esteem…

Self-Improvement Month: Five Ways to Improve Aging Loved One’s Quality of Life
September is Self-Improvement Month, and it is a time to remind ourselves and our loved ones that we all need to improve and care for ourselves. A positive view of life can help alleviate some of the medical issues that an older adult may face such as cognitive decline, stress, loss of appetite, and…

Self-Improvement Month: What activities are beneficial for self-improvement in seniors?
Self-Improvement Month is observed during the month of September. It is the process of bettering yourself in a particular area or area in your life. This process could involve making physical changes, mental changes such as career changes, or becoming healthier emotionally, spiritually, and/or financially…

Self-Improvement Month: How to Prioritize Self-Care as a Caregiver
September is Self-Improvement Month; a time to improve yourself set new goals and eliminate the negative things in your life that are holding you back. One of the best investments that you can make in your life is to invest in improving yourself physically, spiritually, and mentally. As a caregiver,…

MedicAlert Awareness Month: How to Choose a Medical Alert System
August is MedicAlert Awareness month and it’s a good time to educate yourself and your loved one on the importance of how a medical alert system works as providing peace of mind. Medic Alert Awareness month is a good opportunity to know more about Medic Alert medical IDs, but that’s not the only…

MedicAlert Awareness Month: What Information Goes on a Medical ID Bracelet?
August is MedicAlert Awareness Month and it’s the best time to learn the maximum potential that a Medic Alert system or ID can have. This annual observation offers an opportunity to assess your loved one’s medical alert needs and to understand that medical alert systems are an invaluable tool to…

MedicAlert Awareness Month: Does Your Aging Loved One Need a Medical Alert System?
August is MedicAlert Awareness month, and it is a good time to understand why MedicAlerts are important for loved ones with serious medical conditions. Medical Alert IDs and alert systems are wearable devices that help reduce treatment errors and speak for someone if they are unresponsive in an emergency…

MedicAlert Awareness Month: Why do Medic Alert IDs Matter for The Elderly?
August has been designated as MedicAlert Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public on the needs and uses of Medic Alert IDs. Medical alert ID’s have been around for decades, however not all of us know their maximum potential yet.These IDs are essentially important for people living alone it…

The Many Benefits of Respite Care
When your aging loved one enters their golden years, you will need to accept the reality of residential care whether it’s respite care, assisted living, or memory care. Although caregiving is a noble duty, it can be emotionally and physically taxing. Today, we will share with you what respite care…

Men’s Health Month: Secrets to Feeling Great as You Age Gracefully
June is Men’s Health Month and the focus is to encourage men to concentrate on their health needs, checkups, screenings, and yearly physicals. During Men’s Health Month, we encourage men to take control of their health, and for families to teach young boys healthy habits throughout their childhood…

Men’s Health Month: Top Health Concerns Impacting Senior Men
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy.Family history, age, and lifestyle play a significant…

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: An Overview of The Types of Dementia
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and it’s important to understand that Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia in older adults. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that get worse over time.As…

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, approximately accounting for 60-80% percent of all dementia cases. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging – it is a progressive brain disease.Today…