February is Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by Heart Disease. We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it. A few ideas: Encourage families to make small changes, like […]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer can often be detected early through regular pap screenings. The American Cancer Society recommends women between the ages of 21 and 29 have an annual Pap test. After age 30, they recommend a Pap and HPV screening every 5 years, or just a Pap test every three years until age 65. If you […]
May Newsletter: Celebrate Older Americans Month
Our May newsletter has great gardening tips, healthy recipe ideas, tips for preventing skin cancer, local events and more! Read our May newsletter here.
Spinal Cord Injuries on the Rise in the Elderly
According to a recent John’s Hopkins study, more spinal injuries are due to falls than car crashes. This study highlights the importance of taking fall prevention for the elderly seriously, especially because there is a higher mortality rate with these types of injuries. For more information, read the healthfinder.gov article Falls Top Car Crashes as […]
