Overview November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Across the nation organizations and communities come together to bring awareness...

Overview November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice is a type of care provided to terminally ill patients. Hospice...

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorization for BioNTech,...

Overview November is National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month. It is a time to celebrate and honor family caregivers across the country....

Overview Falling can become a huge fear as one ages. Older adults, 65 and older, can be at risk for serious injury from falling. The fear...

Overview Respiratory illnesses and diseases are defined as diseases that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system....

Overview The final stages in a loved one’s life can be extremely difficult. If you have an older adult in your life reaching this stage,...

Overview Medical Assistants Recognition Week is an annual event celebrated during the third full week in October. This year Medical...

Overview Breast cancer is treated in a variety of different ways depending on how far the cancer has spread. Often, people with breast...

Overview Pneumonia is an infection where the air sacs of one or both the lungs are inflamed with fluid or pus. It is caused by bacteria,...

Overview Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and act. It is...

Overview Mental Illness Awareness Week begins on Sunday October 3rd, 2021 and ends on Saturday October 9th, 2021. Mental Illness...

Overview September 30, 2021 is National Love People Day. Lifeline Church, located in Chicago, created National Love People Day. This day...

Overview Online therapy, also referred to as telehealth, has become increasingly popular for a variety of different reasons including,...

What is National Family Health and Fitness Day? National Family Health and Fitness Day is a celebration that takes place annually on the...

Overview A booster shot, of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, is identical to the first two doses received. The CDC recommends people receive...

September 18th is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. It is a day about bringing awareness to the aging population living with HIV...

Overview September 13, 2021 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the small intestine...

What Is The Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland helps the body regulate metabolism, growth, and development. It releases thyroid hormones...

Being a caregiver is a rewarding and fulfilling profession. People in need count on caregivers for all kinds of daily assistance....