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January – National Eye Care & Glaucoma Awareness Month

January – National Eye Care & Glaucoma Awareness Month

A study published by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Roski Eye Institute in JAMA Ophthalmology found that the U.S. prevalence in visual impairment (VI) and blindness is expected to double over the next 35 years. By 2050, the number of...

Celebrity Spotlight: Joan Lunden

Celebrity Spotlight: Joan Lunden

In these stressful and anxious times, we all need a good laugh. Our CEO, Sherri Snelling, interviewed Joan Lunden about her new book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation about Aging, a hilarious look at how women should be coping with aging....

November – We Celebrate National Caregiver Month

November – We Celebrate National Caregiver Month

In Greek mythology, Zeus named one of the gods Atlas Telamon, meaning “enduring Atlas.” Over time Atlas came to represent the celestial axis around which the heavens revolve. We chose this image of Atlas to commemorate November National Caregiving Month and honor the...

A Cast of Celebrity Caregivers

A Cast of Celebrity Caregivers

As we celebrate National Caregiver Month this November and recognize the more than 65 million caregivers in the U.S., we prove one point – caregiving crosses all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious borders and even includes some celebrities. Many people feel that...

Actor Scott Eastwood Talks Alzheimer’s in New Campaign

Actor Scott Eastwood Talks Alzheimer’s in New Campaign

Scott Eastwood is known for his action flicks such as Pacific Rim Uprising, Fate of the Furious and Suicide Squad  but he has a softer side (which we saw in The Longest Ride) when it comes to family. Our CEO Sherri Snelling talked with Scott about the Alzheimer’s...

September 22-28 Falls Prevention Week

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of 10 seniors will fall at home in their lifetime and every 29 minutes an older American dies from a fall-related injury. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death for those over age 65...

September is Emergency Planning Month

September is Emergency Planning Month

Being prepared for caregiving means also knowing the emergency plans to help your older loved one – whether they are “aging in place” at home or live in an assisted living or other facility. After Hurriance Katrina, a report found 139 nursing home residents died...

September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month

Aging in America is changing the way we live – whether it’s becoming a family caregiver, considering multi-generational living, juggling work and caregiving and family life as a Sandwich Generation member – the longevity bonus years are impacting us all. Most...