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Spiritual Care Week runs from October 25th to October 31st this year. It is a week to celebrate and honor the pastoral support role that Chaplains and spiritual care counselors have in our lives. The first Spiritual Care Week began in 1985, hosted by the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings. It has grown to be celebrated … Read more
National Make a Difference Day National Make a Difference Day falls on the fourth Saturday in October (Oct. 23rd this year). Community organizations join together to make a difference, whether that’s large or small. For over 20 years, USA Weekend (weekend paper no longer printed) and Points of Light (a national volunteer organization) sponsored National Make … Read more
Today is National Evaluate Your Life Day. That means it’s time to take stock of how things went last year. How you did in your journey on this planet, and how you can do better next year. Some people do this at New Year’s. However, this is probably a better time to do it. The … Read more
Caregiver Stress Being a caregiver for a loved one is difficult work. You not only have the physical challenges of the job but the mental and emotional difficulties. Caregiver stress has many reasons. See which apply to you: The worry associated with caring for a loved one when you’re not sure what you’re doing. You’re not a doctor. … Read more
After diagnosis with a chronic illness, it can sometimes be a struggle to continue to perform daily tasks. From the pain that accompanies the disease to the potential range of emotions after diagnosis, it can be challenging to participate in and conduct normal daily activities, work, play and spend time with loved ones and those … Read more
National Coffee Day National Coffee Day is September 29th. It’s a time to celebrate and appreciate the wonderful way many of us start our day. It was launched in 2005 by the National Coffee Association. In addition to celebrating the beverage, it’s purpose is also to promote fair trade and raise awareness of what coffee … Read more
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28th creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of good neighbors. It was declared a national observance in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter in the following proclamation: “As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples … Read more
Find out what you can do to reduce your chances of a fall.
The first day of fall is also the beginning of Fall Prevention Awareness Week. This national health campaign is observed on the first fall day to increase awareness about falls and injury prevention. Find out about the dangers and your risk in this article.
Loneliness in Seniors When we talk about Senior Health issues, loneliness in seniors is one item that may not get the attention it deserves. It’s a widespread issue, nonetheless, and according to the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, approximately one quarter of Americans aged 65+ are socially isolated and a significant proportion of … Read more
