National Assisted Living Week is an opportunity for residents, their families, staff, volunteers, and local communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This encourages assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as […]
As the summer heat sticks around this month, people come out to enjoy the last months of summer activities. However, seniors still need to take precautions because they could be at risk for a heat stroke or heat exhaustion. One statistic says that more people in the United States die from extreme heat every year […]
The National Center on Elder Abuse has designated the month of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Every year hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are abused, neglected, and exploited. Many of the victims are frail and vulnerable and cannot help themselves. They are dependent on caregivers to provide for their care. According to the […]
May is stroke awareness month. Since stroke is the 4th leading cause of death, it is important for seniors to learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures. Approximately 800,000 people suffer a stroke each year. That is about one every 40 seconds with one person dying from strokes every 4 minutes. Only heart disease, […]