April is National Volunteer Month

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] April is National Volunteer Month Volunteerism is the cornerstone of our country.  So many companies and operations could not function without its share of volunteers. These volunteers may be the lifeblood of your business or the face they see when receiving service from your organization.  Whether you use a small or large amount of … Read more

September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month! September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to examine how well we are promoting health in our mind, body and soul.  How well have you been treating yourself in the past and how would you like to improve your health going forward? You’re never too old to create or re-create … Read more

June is National Lipedema Awareness Month

June is National Lipedema Awareness Month This month I am breaking from traditional national recognition awareness celebrations for our site and highlight something very near and dear to our heart.  My wife suffers from severe Lipo-Lymhedema, which is two separate conditions (primary Lipedema with secondary Lymphedema) compounded to yield one very debilitating disease.  She suffers … 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

How to Support a Family Caregiver – 12 Helpful Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Support a Family Caregiver – 12 Helpful Tips Are you, a family member or close friend providing care to a loved one(s) with activities of daily living?   These heroes allow us or our loved one(s) to remain at home by providing essential care services and the emotional support needed to maintain a … 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

Caring for the Caregiver Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Caring for the Caregiver Tips Caring for yourself is one of the most important – and overlooked things – a caregiver can do for themselves and their loved one(s)! If your mind, spirit and body are not well it will be difficult to care yourself never those who need you.  When oxygen masks fall … Read more