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
World First Aid Day can help families prepare for medical emergencies by encouraging them to learn basic first aid, organize emergency supplies, and create simple
World Alzheimer’s Month is important because it gives families an opportunity to learn more about dementia, improve daily care routines, and find better ways to
National Recovery Month is an important reminder that recovery is an ongoing process that can support better health, independence, and quality of life for older
Whole Grains Month is a great time for seniors, families, and caregivers to improve daily nutrition by adding more whole grains to balanced meals. Foods
