Happy National Nurses Week!
Every year, National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6 through May 12. This special week is a time to honor nurses for all that they do in the healthcare industry. Why do we show appreciation for nurses during those specific dates? This is because May 12 is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, a British nurse and […]
National Nutrition Month® 2017
Every March, National Nutrition Month® is celebrated by Americans across the country who are dedicated to making healthier food choices. The campaign was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics back in 1973 as a week-long event, expanding into a month-long campaign in 1980 as the topic of nutrition grew in popularity. The theme […]
American Heart Month 2017
Because of Valentine’s Day, we often associate the month of February with bright, red and pink hearts. However, there’s another reason we should think about hearts in February; it’s also American Heart Month! Is there a better gift to give your loved ones for Valentine’s Day than a strong, healthy heart? Since 1963, American Heart […]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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 Assisted Living Week 2016
Back in 1995, The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) established Assisted Living Week as a way to recognize the role assisted living communities play in caring for seniors and those with disabilities throughout the United States. The goal was not only to educate society about what assisted living is, but also to encourage assisted […]
Save Your Vision Month
March has been designated as Save Your Vision Month by the American Optometric Association (AOA). This is the month the AOA chooses to stress the importance of eye health and make sure you’re receiving regular, comprehensive care from an optometrist. If you haven’t seen an eye doctor in the past year, use this month as […]
September is Healthy Aging® Month 2015
Healthy aging is a concept that isn’t brand new, but has definitely been growing in popularity over the past few decades. More and more today, older adults are finding ways to stay active, healthy and happy in their later years. The older generations are constantly looking for ways to improve their overall quality of life. […]
Cataract Awareness Month 2015
According to Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, more than 24 million Americans suffer from cataract, a clouding of the eye’s lens which blocks the passage of light into the eye. In order to better educate the public about this condition of the eye, the organization declared June as Cataract […]
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), approximately 9 million Americans currently have osteoporosis. Another 43 million have low bone density, which puts them at risk for the disease. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes a person’s bones weak and more likely to break. People with osteoporosis or low bone density stand a greater chance […]
National Donate Life Month
In 2003, Donate Life America and its partnering organizations established April as National Donate Life Month. Every year, this month is used to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. National Donate Life Month also recognizes and celebrates all the lives saved through organ donation. Donate Life America’s mission is “To drive […]