Category: Seniors

Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month (CA):...

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Glaucoma Awareness Month, Ntl.: January

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AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month: February

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Spunky Old Broads Month: February

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: Februa...

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Shut-in Visitation Day, Ntl.: February 11

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Caregivers Day, Ntl: February 18

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Recognizing outstanding caregivers throughout the nation, National Caregivers Day focuses on the necessary in home and institutional services these dedicated men and women make. Whether taking care of the...

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention Awar...

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Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) began sponsoring Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month in March 2003 with a mission of highlighting the potentially fatal complications of pulmonary em...

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Easter Seals Month (CA): March

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Easter Seals Month in Canada seeks to enhance the quality of life, self-esteem and self-determination of Canadians living with disabilities. This month is set aside each year for fundraising and drawing...

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Fraud Prevention Month, Intl.: March

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Fraud Prevention Month occurs in Canada each March. Thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life are defrauded each year. Recognizing fraud is the first step to better protecting yourse...

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ReFIRED, Not Retired Day: March 1

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With so many approaching retirement age, but with ten to twenty years of good life still before them, the original estimates of needing 5-10 years income for retirement no longer apply. Most people now ne...

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Save Your Vision Month: March

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Every year in March, the AOA reminds Americans of the importance of eye health and regular exams with a public awareness campaign in consumer media. Individual members and affiliated associations are enco...

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Glaucoma Awareness Week, World: March 6-12

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World Glaucoma Awareness Week is a worldwide event sponsored by the World Glaucoma Association and World Glaucoma Patient Association. Goals are to educate people about what glaucoma can do to your sigh...

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Genealogy Day: March 12

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Genealogy Day occurs in March and is an opportunity to explore your family's history. This event was first celebrated as part of Celebrate Your Name Week in 1997.

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Forgive Your Parents Day: March 18

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Act Happy Week: March 21-27

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A positive attitude is proven to improve quality of life. Act Happy Week encourages people to use the thespian tool of method acting to cultivate happiness. Not there yet? Fake it until you make it.

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Senior, Welldrly Week: March 21-27

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Wellderly Week is a license to not act your age and focus on happiness (and playfulness) in life. It is a week that brings attention to the positive effects of a youthful outlook on life, whether you're 2...

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Diabetes Alert Day, American: March 22

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Diabetes Month, Ntl. Defeat: April

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National Defeat Diabetes Month seeks to provide people with the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce their risk of contracting diabetes or manage it if they've already acquired it.

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Drug Take Back Day, Ntl.: April 30

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Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medic...

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