Honoring Our Senior Citizens

Every August we celebrate World Senior Citizens Day, an opportunity to recognize the outsized role that older people play in our society and families. It all began in 1988, when President Ronald Reagan issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day in the United States. He noted that, “Throughout our history, [...]

2022-08-30T15:13:08+00:00August 30th, 2022|

Seniors, Caregivers and Families: Get Your Shot Please

While the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. isn’t resulting in the high number of infections and deaths as it did last year, it is far from over. You might be surprised to find out that more than 60 percent of Georgians are not fully vaccinated. In fact, only 37% are fully vaccinated. The remainder of [...]

2023-11-09T17:20:28+00:00July 21st, 2021|

Let’s Work Together to Stay Healthy This Flu Season

September typically ushers in the flu season and, this year, there is cause for heightened awareness and greater preparedness amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five things YOU can to do avoid getting a virus this season: 1. Get the Flu Vaccine Because it can take up to two weeks for the body to develop [...]

2023-11-09T17:22:35+00:00September 22nd, 2020|

Stress Less for Better Health

It goes without saying that the past few months have been incredibly stressful for nearly everyone. Social distancing, worrying about COVID-19, being apart from loved ones, job and income insecurity, relatives or friends becoming sick, and many other pandemic related concerns combined with routine responsibilities and other stressors would definitely be classified as “chronic stress,” [...]

2023-11-09T17:22:45+00:00August 25th, 2020|

Take Care of Your Ticker: February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, and it’s always wise to refresh our knowledge on heart health and disease prevention. Seniors and their families and caregivers should particularly look out for signs of disease. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), people age 65 and older are much more likely than younger people to suffer [...]

2021-02-28T13:49:35+00:00February 20th, 2020|

Resolve to Have a Healthy Year

Now that the new year is well underway, you may be thinking about ways to improve your life and how you will achieve those goals. Seniors especially can resolve to make healthy changes for the better – changes that are focused on improving their physical and mental wellbeing. Eat healthier food and focus on good [...]

2021-02-28T13:49:35+00:00January 17th, 2020|

Home, Safe Home

Home is where people feel the most comfortable. However, with an increasing number of older adults living independently or with in-home care, it is imperative to make sure that their home is not just comfortable, but also safe. Falls, burns and poisonings are some of the most common accidents burdening older people. If you are [...]

2021-02-28T13:49:39+00:00June 26th, 2018|

Today is American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Today is American Diabetes Association Alert Day - a day to sound the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in American adults by asking America to take the American Diabetes Association Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. The free, anonymous risk test is available online and only takes a minute to complete. With questions [...]

2021-02-28T13:49:40+00:00March 28th, 2017|

Kadan Stands Up for March’s National Professional Social Work Month

Celebrated each March, National Professional Social Work Month is an opportunity to recognize social workers across the country. We turn a spotlight on the profession and celebrate the important contributions the more than 600,000 social workers make in our communities. The theme of this year’s recognition is “Social Workers Stand Up!”. Social workers stand up [...]

2021-02-28T13:49:40+00:00March 20th, 2017|
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