A significant number of aging adults in America are facing a critical challenge that is now well past the boundaries of age and socioeconomic backgrounds. A recent study conducted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Leading Age LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston reveals that at least 80% of aging […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you ever experienced heightened uneasiness, persistent sleep issues, depression, or continuous concerns about most things? All of these things can often indicate the presence of anxiety. Anxiety varies based on the person experiencing it. Chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular ailments and diabetes, feelings of diminished health, disruptions in sleep patterns, medication-induced side effects, […]
04
Aug
Aug
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the challenges we might encounter every day or to do everything for others and nothing or very little for ourselves. Because it’s difficult to just do things for ourselves and find reasons to smile sometimes, this is why Happiness Happens Month exists. This recognition month comes around every […]
02
Aug
Aug
Right now, 2.2 million older and low-income renters are experiencing ‘worst-case’ housing and this is a growing problem. A growing coalition of national organizations is advocating for Congress’s support to address the pressing issue of affordable housing for a senior or older adults in general. With the increasing number of older Americans facing housing insecurity, the […]
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Jul
Jul
Every year, on August 1st since it started in 2012,, the world unites to raise awareness about lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers worldwide. 541,000 Americans have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives and this is why this day exists. World Lung Cancer Day serves as […]