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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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World Glaucoma Awareness Week is a worldwide event sponsored by the World Glaucoma Association and World Glaucoma Patient Association. The goals are to educate people about what glaucoma can do to you...
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Invest in Veterans Week is an observance dedicated to recognizing and promoting the value of investing in veterans as individuals and as integral contributors to the workforce. It highlights veterans' ski...
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With so many approaching retirement age with ten to twenty years of a good life before them, the original estimates of needing five to ten years of income for retirement no longer apply. Most people now n...
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Every year in March, the American Optometric Association reminds Americans of the importance of eye health and regular exams with a public awareness campaign. Individual members and affiliated association...
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Wellderly Week is a license not to act your age and focus on happiness (and playfulness). It is a week that brings attention to the positive effects of a youthful outlook on life, whether you're 26 or 96....
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National Slam the Scam Day is an initiative of the US Social Security Administration (SSA) warning the public about various scams targeting Social Security beneficiaries and others. These scams come in va...
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The Arthritis Foundation sponsors National Arthritis Awareness Month each May. Though most people associate arthritis with aging, it affects all ages. Two-thirds of people with arthritis are under 65, an...
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Arthritis Care Awareness Week is a UK-based event that raises awareness about arthritis, gathers support for people with this condition, and highlights the work of Arthritis Care, a charity that supports...
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National Dementia Awareness Week in the UK runs annually toward the end of May. Different regions may choose to celebrate on different weeks throughout the month. The week seeks to raise awareness about...
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National Council for Palliative Care created Dying Matters Awareness Week in 2009. Few things are certain in life, but two are for sure. Every human being on this planet is born, and every human being w...
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Exercise Right Week is a public awareness campaign encouraging every Australian to be healthier and more active, including those with chronic conditions, illness, and injury. Exercise can prolong your lif...
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May is National Family Wellness Month, an opportunity to evaluate your family’s health and implement any changes. Having your health under control is of the utmost importance. Healthy individuals create...
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Research shows that changing our sedentary habits is one of the most effective ways to prevent type two diabetes. This wellness day is about drawing attention to the importance of getting up and moving at...
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May is Healthy Vision Month. Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women are more likely than men to suffer from sight-threatening conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD),...
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National Hug Holiday Week honors Older Americans Month. It seeks to increase awareness of the need for hugs, fellowship, and volunteer support for the elderly and individuals in senior and long-term care...
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American Health Care Association sponsors National Skilled Home Nursing Week to increase positive community relations. Today's care communities proactively communicate that skilled care centers are ligh...
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Older Americans Month is an annual observance held in May to celebrate and recognize the contributions of older adults to society. This month-long celebration aims to raise awareness about the issues affe...
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The National Osteoporosis Foundation sponsors National Osteoporosis Month each May. It is a national awareness-building and fundraising initiative calling on women and men to start conversations about bon...
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Palliative Care is a fancy word for the process of dying and identifying what matters most to you and those you love. The Productivity Commission’s recent report into human services found between 80,000...
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First observed in 1976, Save Your Hearing Day focuses attention on the importance of hearing and how to prevent problems as you age. Medical experts believe that 50% of hearing loss could be prevented thr...