If you’re thinking of becoming a professional caregiver, or if you’ve been thrust into that role to aid an elderly loved one, there are some things you should be aware of about the caregiver role. In Oxford and elsewhere around the country,…
With January being National Blood Donor Month, it might be time for you to consider donating and helping out some individuals who may have dire need of that blood to recover from life-saving surgery. In Water Valley and elsewhere in this…
In Tupelo and elsewhere around the country, January will be National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and that makes it the perfect time to raise awareness about ‘the sneak thief of sight’, as it is known. More than three million people in the U.S.…
The holiday season invariably contributes to a higher stress level for most of us, simply because there is so much extra activity involved, and so many preparations to be made to accommodate visitors and extra family members. Knowing this beforehand,…
In order to emphasize the critical importance of being vaccinated against influenza, December 1st through the 7th has been designated as National Influenza Vaccination Week, and that would be a good time for you to get your seasonal inoculation against…
With November being National Home Health Care Month, senior home care professionals everywhere are looking forward to being recognized for their efforts in contributing to the safety and well-being of their charges. In Everett and elsewhere around the nation, these in-home caregivers…
This year, Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, November 11th, and that will be a day when everyone should take the time to thank a veteran for service to their country, and for helping to protect the way of…
On October 1st of each year, we observe the International Day Of Older Persons, which means that’s the day everyone should go out of their way to recognize an older person in their life for their contributions to society, and for…
No one ever wants to hear that they have a critical illness because critical illnesses are those such as cancer, which often involve life-threatening implications to a patient. Since October is National Critical Illness Awareness Month, we should all take…
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and that means it’s time to recognize all those individuals whose persistence helps seniors become more mobile and more flexible every day. Senior home care often involves some form of physical therapy, since many seniors are…