It’s October, and you know what that means – fall is here! It’s time for pumpkin spice everything and lots of orange and black decor. But it’s also time to “think pink,” as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer is more common in women over the age of 45? Read More
Make Sure Hurricane Preparation Plans for Your Seniors are Sound as Hurricane Season Heats Up
Temperatures have been soaring all summer, but storm activity starts to heat up in September, the midpoint of hurricane season. We have been spared from a major storm in Dade County over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have to be prepared. Seniors often face unique risks during hurricanes, from mobility Read More
Celebrate Senior Citizens: By Making Sure They are Safe and Healthy
August is a busy month with summer winding down and kids returning to school. It is also the time of year when we begin thinking about the upcoming flu season. That’s why August has been designated as National Immunization Awareness Month. Ads on television urging folks to get immunized for every condition imaginable can often Read More
Cultivating Companionship: The Importance of Preventing Social Isolation
Cultivating Companionship: The Importance of Preventing Social Isolation On July 11th, we celebrate Cheer Up the Lonely Day. If you haven’t heard of this unofficial holiday, you’re probably not the only one. The day was founded with the purpose of bringing awareness to the long-term negative effects of loneliness. Its creators hoped this day Read More
Memory and Mental Stimulation Practices for Alzheimer’s Patients
Of the nearly 7 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S. in 2024, Florida has one of the largest populations (along with California and Texas) of those suffering from the disease. Probably the most common and recognizable symptom of Alzheimer’s is dementia, which, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, includes loss of memory, language, Read More