April Is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, spreads knowledge about women’s increased risk for several ocular (eye-related) conditions, and encourage them to take action to protect their vision.
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What Does SHSS Stand For?
Age Safe® America is a sought after authority and respected content collaboration partner for many national and regional publications, podcasts and websites advocating for home safety and older adult quality of life.
Better Homes & Gardens Interviews Age Safe America Director of Education and Advocacy
Age Safe® America is a sought after authority and respected content collaboration partner for many national and regional publications, podcasts and websites advocating for home safety and older adult quality of life.
March 20th is World Oral Health Day
March 20th is World Oral Health Day! Learn what it is and why it’s so important. In 2021, FDI World Dental Federation launched a three-year campaign called “Be Proud of Your Mouth.” The goal of the campaign was, and remains, to empower people to take optimal care of their oral health.
National Slam the Scam Day
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General gives you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam!
How to Avoid the Top Reason for Losing Independence
How to Avoid the Top Reason for Losing Independence No one likes to fall, but for an older person living alone, it can be a significant problem. Older adults are more susceptible to falls and are more likely to be...
February Is National Senior Independence Month
February is National Senior Independence Month! It’s a time set aside for older adults to celebrate their ability to live as they choose, and to take stock of what they can do to ensure their safety, independence, and wellbeing. Here...
January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month Each January, the National Eye Institute (NEI) sponsors National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Why is this important? More than three million people live with glaucoma in the U.S. alone, and over 60 million people are affected worldwide....
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month During the month of November, among the other special occasions, we honor those with Alzheimer’s disease and their valiant caregivers. The challenges of Alzheimer’s and the other dementias cannot be understated. When you add the...
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. Hospice is not a place but high-quality care that enables patients and families to focus on living...