Category: Health & Wellness

July 26th is National Disability Independence Day, which commemorates the signing of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which happened on July 26, 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services. ADA compliance means the […]

Men’s Health Month was created in 1992 to raise awareness of the importance of proper screenings, early detection, and obtaining regular medical advice for men and to encourage young men to implement self-care and a healthy lifestyle. Studies show a significant difference between the health of men and the health of women, as men are […]

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse […]

It is important to attend to mental health just like you would physical health. Physical health problems significantly increase our risk of developing mental health problems, and vice versa. It can increase the risk of cardiac diseases and death from an illness. It causes a higher rate of suicide. It also increases the cost of […]

Gardening is potentially a “long-term” memory for our residents with dementia. The process of gardening usually begins indoors, starting the seeds. The move outdoors for planting provides a sensory experience that stimulates all the senses, which in turn often brings back happy memories. Many residents grew up helping their parents grow their own vegetables and […]