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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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We have Mother's Day, Father's Day, Sisters Day, Brothers Day, and just so you won't feel left out, Aunt and Uncle Day falls today. This unofficial holiday grew from custom (someone said let's have one...
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Auntie’s Day is a time to thank, honor aunties by relation (ABR), aunties by choice (ABC), and godmothers. While all aunts receive celebration, this event is especially poignant to one in five American wo...
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Worldwide, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more people know about Alzheimer...
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Thousands of people in the United Kingdom are carers. A carer is an unpaid adult caretaker of seniors or those who are ill, impaired, or challenged. National Carers’ Week brings attention to the service...
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Currently, more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older struggle with cataract(s), according to a report from Prevent Blindness America entitled "Vision Problems." It is the leading cause of blindness...
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"World Continence Week is a timely reminder that most people affected by incontinence can be treated, better managed, and even cured. It is important people make the call for help," says the CEO of the Co...
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Dementia Care Professionals Month recognizes the efforts of health caregivers, guardians, nurses, doctors, and other professionals lovingly caring for people with dementia. It is the perfect time to give...
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Diabetes Week in the United Kingdom aims to uncover the truth about diabetes, what it’s like to live with it, and what you wish everyone knew about living with it. Throughout the year, Diabetes UK cultiv...
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Elder abuse is a global social issue affecting the health and human rights of millions of elderly persons worldwide. It is an issue deserving the attention of the international community, as well as actio...
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Forget-Me-Not Days and The Longest Day, the Alzheimer's Association's annual fundraiser on the summer solstice in 2019. Forget-Me-Not Days began with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, the national life...
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Created in 2017, Loneliness Awareness Week in the United Kingdom focuses on the importance of building awareness about loneliness's impact on the people around us. Anyone can be lonely, and everyone feels...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week is one week yearly to focus on arthritis education and prevention in the United Kingdom and Australia. One in six Australians suffers from arthritis, accounting for 8 p...
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International Widow's Day commemorates the plight of widows and children amidst poverty and injustice across the world. Recognized by the United Nations in 2010, International Widow's Day often includes a...
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A positive attitude is proven to improve the quality of life. Act Happy Week encourages people to use the thespian tool of method acting to cultivate happiness. Still waiting? Fake it until you make it.
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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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American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is a wake-up call asking Americans to take the Type two Diabetes Risk Test to determine if they are at risk for developing Type two Diabetes. Companies, organiza...
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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 drawin...
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This day reflects on whether it's worth continuing a strained relationship with one's parents or instead 'letting it go' and enjoy as much time we have with them as possible. Is there a parent alive who...
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Fraud Prevention Month began in Canada. Thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life are defrauded yearly. Recognizing fraud is the first step to better protecting yourself. Fraudsters...
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Genealogy Day occurs in March and is an opportunity to explore your family's history. This event began as part of Celebrate Your Name Week in 1997.