National Home Health Care Month in November can help families understand that, when medically appropriate, recovering at home may allow an older adult to receive
National Dental Hygiene Month, observed in October, can support better overall health for older adults by encouraging regular oral hygiene, appropriate dental care, and early
World Food Day, observed on October 16, can encourage better nutrition and healthy aging by reminding older adults, families, and caregivers that nutritious food is
Food and Drug Interactions Awareness Week can promote safer medication use for older adults by reminding families and caregivers that foods, beverages, supplements, and medications
Organize Your Medical Information Month can help families manage an older adult’s healthcare needs by encouraging them to gather important health information in one secure,
Global Handwashing Day, observed on October 15, can encourage better infection prevention for older adults by reminding families, caregivers, and senior care providers that proper
Residents’ Rights Month can help families better understand that older adults receiving long-term care have important rights related to dignity, privacy, choice, communication, and participation
Long Term Care Planning Month can help families prepare for future senior care needs by encouraging important conversations before a crisis occurs. Observed in October,
World Mental Health Day can encourage better emotional support for older adults by reminding families, caregivers, and communities to pay attention to emotional well-being as
International Day of Older Persons can encourage greater independence for seniors by drawing attention to the importance of choice, accessibility, safety, and participation in everyday
