July is the month each year when UV Safety Awareness Month is staged, and the idea behind this observance is to raise awareness of the potential dangers associated with unprotected exposure to the harsh rays of the sun. This is an excellent idea because many seniors and their caretakers tend to forget that seniors are still…

Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month is scheduled for July in 2023, and that makes now a good time to take stock of exactly which medications and dosages your senior loved one is currently using. Taking the wrong medication or the wrong dosage can have disastrous results, so this is an issue that needs to be addressed…

Most people will go through at least several periods in their lives where they feel totally bored with life, and that nothing new is ever going to happen to change things. This feeling is usually much more pronounced in the lives of seniors because it’s very easy to slip into a monotonous routine that seldom…

Everyone loves to celebrate July 4th, because it’s the one time of the year that we all actually honor our country and the things it has achieved in its 250 years of existence. Seniors should not be excluded from these celebrations, because they share the same heritage that all Americans do, and many of them…

In the US, June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and it’s a time for raising awareness about what people have gone through to survive the deadliest disease we have. Anyone who has fought against cancer has undoubtedly had their whole life disrupted by ongoing treatment. There is a never-ending round of doctor appointments, radiation, chemotherapy…

June is National Migraine Awareness Month, and that means it’s time to start thinking about migraine prevention and migraine treatment for all those who are afflicted by these intense headaches. Anyone who has ever endured one, especially a particularly severe headache, will understand the importance of taking steps to prevent them. However, sometimes despite your…

This year, National Lightning Safety Awareness Week falls during the week of June 18th through the 24th, and in the days leading up to that week, activists will be encouraging people to increase their awareness of the potential for damage that lightning always carries. For sure, much more attention is traditionally given to hail, strong…

June is Cataract Awareness Month in the US, and that makes this a good time to begin thinking about whether you or a senior loved one might be developing cataracts. Cataracts can lead to blindness and they can affect people of any age, although they occur much more frequently in people over the age of…

Mental Health Month is traditionally scheduled for the month of May, and this year is no exception. You might be surprised at the powerful impact that good mental health can have on your physical health, and there’s no doubt the two are strongly connected. By taking steps to maintain good mental health, you can go…

May is the month designated as Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme has been tabbed as ‘Aging Unbound’, an attempt to dispel stereotypes about aging and explore a number of different aging experiences. If you have a senior loved one in your home, or if you have planned a visit with them, there are…