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Every year over 17 million people worldwide die from heart disease. And so, while we note on the calendar “International Happy Goose Day,” “National Biscotti Day,” and “Telephone Tuesday,” it seems that raising awareness through “World Heart Day” is well deserved. Since the year 2000, World Heart Day has made a tangible impact on citizens […]

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, which unites communities around the world in raising awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia. You’ll see an extended effort to reduce the fear, stigma, and unknowns surrounding this devastating brain disease through individual actions, community gatherings, medical facility programs, and government campaigns.  Many people still incorrectly believe […]

On the first Sunday after Labor Day, we come together to remember everything we appreciate about our grandparents. First celebrated in 1979, Grandparents’ Day has given people an occasion to make our family elders feel special and loved. After all, so many grandparents lavish their grandchildren with affection–it only makes sense that there’s a special […]

Everyone ages, but not everyone ages in the same way. September is Healthy Aging Month and an opportunity to help people focus on physical and mental health practices to age well and invest in long-term quality of life. Healthy Aging Month has been celebrated for 30 year with options to instill new routines, learn about healthy […]

Some people seem naturally inclined to look at the positive side of life: finding bright spots on cloudy days and regaining their equilibrium quickly when life challenges come their way. While it may not come as naturally for everyone, there are good reasons to develop skills and establish habits that help you find and keep […]

In some climates, wintery weather makes it hard to get outside for daily exercise. But here in Arizona, the summer months pose a challenge to outdoor activities. The average summer highs in Phoenix are over 100 degrees, and even the lows only dip to the 80s. That hot weather makes it dangerous to do any […]

Take a moment and remember back to that high school biology class when you learned about the hard-working, steadily beating heart pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through the body each day. By age 70, your heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times. With all that work, it’s easy to see why taking care […]

Staying cool is a top priority during our hot Arizona summers. It’s a challenge to strike the right balance between getting outside and staying protected from the sun. However, it’s a matter of life and death for many older adults. Excessive heat can dramatically impact even the healthiest of seniors, making summer safety awareness all […]