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Seniors: A Wealth of Love, Wisdom, and Experience

August 4, 2023 — Senior Citizen Day, celebrated annually on August 21, is dedicated to honoring and appreciating the contributions of older adults. This day serves as a valuable reminder to acknowledge the wisdom, experience, and love that seniors share with us. It is also a great opportunity for community centers, senior living communities, and families to host intergenerational... Read More

Five Ways to Relax

August 4, 2023 — On Relaxation Day, August 15, try some of these methods that can help to reduce stress and relax. 1. Deep controlled breathing may help. Sit comfortably and inhale through the nose slowly and deeply, while concentrating on contracting your stomach muscles with each breath. 2. Progressive relaxation combines breathing exercises with the slow contraction of... Read More

Book Lovers Unite to Celebrate the Magic of Reading

August 4, 2023 — Every August 9, bibliophiles (book lovers) around the world unite to celebrate Book Lovers Day! On this special day, bookworms, avid readers and literary enthusiasts of every age come together to express their appreciation for the written word, share their favorite stories and delve into new literature. It is a time for book clubs, literary events,... Read More

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August 4, 2023 — Each year in the United States, the month of August is dedicated to National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal is to promote the value of vaccines and their positive impact on public health. By staying current with recommended immunizations, whether child or adult, people may help to protect themselves and prevent the transmission of... Read More

National Wine and Cheese Day: July 25

July 7, 2023 — National Wine and Cheese Day is a delightful celebration that you can embrace to indulge in the pleasures of good company, delicious flavors, and the finer things in life. Use this day as an opportunity to savor the art of pairing exquisite wines with a variety of delectable cheeses, fostering an atmosphere of relaxation, socialization,... Read More

Gorgeous Grandma Day

July 7, 2023 — Gorgeous Grandma Day was founded in 1984 by Alice Solomon. After she graduated at the age of 50 from Wellesley College, she felt society viewed women her age and older as senior citizens who were no longer useful or relevant. Solomon realized that “grandma” was a term denoting older women, whether actually grandmothers or not.... Read More

Bite-Sized Hot Dog Facts

July 7, 2023 — It’s probably no surprise that July is Hot Dog Month, but the third Wednesday of the month is also National Hot Dog Day! The hot dog is one of the most iconic American foods with Americans consuming more than a billion of them each year during the summer! Street vendors in New York City and... Read More

Splash into Watercolor Month

July 7, 2023 — Watercolors are such a beautiful way to convey your feelings through painting, and offer many advantages over other types of media. Here are some of the best reasons to try watercolor painting: It is easy – when compared to other types of painting, watercolor painting is really easy and you can expect better results in a... Read More

UV Safety Awareness Month – July 2023

July 7, 2023 — UV Safety Awareness Month, which takes place during July, is a crucial time to focus on senior health and learn about the dangers of sun exposure. As we age, our skin becomes more vulnerable to the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Seniors are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer, sunburns, and other... Read More

June is Men’s Health Month

June 6, 2023 — There are a variety of common men’s health problems which can be treatable if caught early enough, but can be permanently debilitating or even fatal if they are not detected until after symptoms make themselves known. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, excluding skin cancers, in American men. Fortunately, prostate cancer may be easily... Read More