October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

breast cancer awareness month facts

Statistics indicate over 2.0 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2025. It is estimated 316,950 women and 2.800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer (see chart below), making it the most common cancer diagnosis. The second most common cancer diagnosis is prostate cancer followed by lung and bronchus … Read more

November is National Family Caregivers Month

Caregiver network

November is National Family Caregivers Month Are you one of the 63+ million unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one at home?  If not, you probably know someone in your family who is caring for another loved one, neighbor or family friend.  Caregiving is one of the highest demand jobs yet those who provide … Read more

Bathroom Safety for the Disabled: General Overview

bathroom safety for the disabled

Bathroom Safety for the Disabled: General Overview The bathroom is the one place where the most privacy and independence is required yet it can also be the most daunting room for those who are disabled or impaired. Depending on the level of need your bathroom may need minor modifications or a major remodel.  In the … Read more

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month Mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting one in five adults (46.6 million in 2017) or 18.9% of the adult population. (1) However, due to the stigma attached to experiencing any level of mental impairment, many avoid seeking help and thereby choose to suffer in silence.  … Read more

Crimes, Scams and Fraud cost Seniors More Than $36 Billion Per Year!

Crimes, Scams and Fraud cost Seniors More Than $36 Billion Per Year! Did you know that crimes, scams and fraud cost seniors more than $36 billion per year! (1)  This is a staggering amount of money that is only projected to go up as more and more baby boomers enter their retirement years. Seniors and … Read more