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For the current year, this category includes: 1452 events.
The senior category focuses on the needs, wants, and desires of people over the age of 55 years (though personally, we'd prefer it were age 70+).
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It is a fact of life that people grow older every day. With increasing age come changes in physical, mental, and sensory abilities that can challenge a person's ability to drive safely. But there are vari...
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The United Nations International Day of Persons With Disabilities highlights the struggles and triumphs of 20% of the world's population. It is estimated that around one billion people live with some form...
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On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to work towards achieving universal health coverage (UHC), which aims to ensure that everyone has access to...
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It begins in your 40s. You’re reading the messages on your cell phone and notice it has become difficult to read. You find yourself reaching for reading glasses. In a short period, usually weeks, you can...
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Recognizing outstanding caregivers throughout the nation, National Caregivers Day focuses on the necessary home and institutional services these dedicated men and women make. Whether caring for the ill, e...
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Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about cholangiocarcinoma, a form of cancer that arises from the cells within the bile ducts, both inside and outside the liver. This rare and of...
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Grandmother Achievement Day is an unofficial event that honors and recognizes grandmothers' significant contributions and achievements. This day serves as a heartfelt tribute to grandmothers' unique role...
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International Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day increases recognition and understanding of heart valve disease, its prevalence, its impact, and the importance of early detection and treatment. Internatio...
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Rheumatoid Awareness Day exists to give people with rheumatoid arthritis a day of recognition. Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive inflammatory disease causing damage to joints and organ tissues, resu...
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National Senior Independence Month, observed annually in February in the United States, is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the independence of senior citizens. This month-long observance focuses on...
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National Shut-in Visitation Day is held on February 11 each year. National Shut-in Visitation Day shares hope and friendship with the millions of men, women, and children who, due to physical, mental, or...
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If you’re over 50 and female, Spunky Old Broads Month is your month! Of course, the term ‘old’ is debatable. Fifty is only old if you’re under 40! What does spunky mean? First used in 1786, according...
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International Day of Acceptance, observed annually on January 20th, is dedicated to fostering social acceptance of disability and promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life...
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<h2>Each year Alzheimer’s Canada hosts </h2><h1>National Alzheimer’s month. </h1><span><br>Nearly one million Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias today, a number expecte...
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month in the United States. According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Eye diseases gradually steal sight wi...
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Social Security Check Day marks the anniversary of the first Social Security check issued in the United States on January 31, 1940, to Ida May Fuller for $22.54. Its number, 00-000-001, reflected this....
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Cheer Up the Lonely Day focuses on those we don't see, including the elderly and people with illnesses or mental issues. It's a day to give back and spend time with others. Some familiar places to find lo...
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Each summer, Snoopy's home ice rink in Santa Rosa, California, welcomes senior hockey players from across the globe to the Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament. Initially organized in 1975 by cartoonis...
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Gorgeous Grandma Day was created by Alice Solomon, a radio personality. A gorgeous grandma is 50+ years old, lives life to the fullest, takes care of her mind and body, and loves herself and the people ar...