Celebrating Our Heroes on National Employee Appreciation Day
Employee Appreciation Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Friday in March. Bob Nelson, along with his publishing company, created Employee Appreciation Day in an intentional effort to focus all employers, in all industries on the concept of employee recognition. The day was first celebrated in 1995 with the goal of strengthening the bond […]
National Nutrition Month – UPDATED
While good nutrition is important for people of all ages, it is especially important for seniors. The things we eat can have a big impact on our overall wellness, and a deficiency in vital nutrients can make us more susceptible to certain diseases and conditions. At American Senior Communities, we’ve designed a food program that […]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – UPDATED
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, people of all ages can be at risk for glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness in the United States. However, for those over age 60, the risk increases. This is why it’s so vital that seniors see their eye doctor on an annual basis, as well as understand some […]
National Occupational Therapy Month
The month of April recognizes National Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational Therapists help people across all ages continue to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities. They enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent – or […]
American Heart Month
During the month of February, the U.S. government encourages state and local leaders to promote programs and events that educate people about heart health and give them the information they need to make heart-healthy choices in their everyday lives. In that spirit, American Senior Communities would like to do our part by sharing some information […]
National Home Health Care and Hospice Month
November is National Home Health Care and Hospice Month. This month, American Senior Communities would like to recognize the passion and dedication these people put into their work and the invaluable contributions they make toward achieving the goals of the senior care industry. Here are some interesting facts about home health care from the National […]
Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2017
When seniors fall, one of the most common outcomes is a decrease in their overall independence and quality of life. And, among older adults, falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, hospital admissions and death; one out of three seniors age 65 and older fall each year. Seniors fall for a variety of reasons, […]
Healthy Aging Month® 2017
Back in 1992, HealthyAging.net created September is Healthy Aging® Month to promote their healthy aging efforts through a national observance. The goal was to change older adults’ mindsets to focus on all the things they can still do, rather than concentrate on their limitations. National and local events and educational efforts are planned across the […]
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2017
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 47 million people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias worldwide. Because there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages everyone to get involved and help raise awareness about this progressive illness. During the month of June, they ask you learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, […]
National Senior Health and Fitness Day 2017
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, more than 1,000 local organizations throughout the country will participate in the 24th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day. This event is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults, with the common goal of helping seniors find ways to stay healthy and fit. National Senior Health […]