Guiding hand with Helpful

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2024 - Feeling Unsure? Get Checked

The theme for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2024 is Feeling Unsure? Get Checked, building on the success of last year's campaign of the same name.

Safeguarding Against Scammers and Predatory Marketers

As caregivers, one of our essential roles is to protect our aging loved ones from those who might exploit their vulnerability.

Stroke Awareness and Action

Raising awareness and taking action has meaningful impact for our loved ones who suffer stroke and the people who care for them.

When Your Loved One Receives a CAPHS Survey

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAPHS) survey measures your loved one's experience and satisfaction with healthcare services.

Is the Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccination Important?

For those aged 50 and older, the CDC recommends getting vaccinated for shingles - a painful rash illness that can lead to long-term nerve pain.

Is the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Important?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be dangerous for older adults and a single dose of RSV vaccine can help protect them from getting very sick.

Is the Hepatitis B Vaccination Series Important?

Vaccination is highly effective in preventing hepatitis B infection and may be recommended for your loved one at increased risk.

April is National Stress Awareness Month

National Stress Awareness Month aims to highlight stressful experiences - such as family caregiving - and raise stress management awareness.

Why the Pneumococcal Vaccine is Truly Important

The pneumococcal vaccination reduces the risk of pneumonia and its severity that can result in hospitalization or even death in older people.

World Immunization Week - April 24-30, 2024

World Immunization Week is the last week of April each year and promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against the spread of disease.

Testicular Cancer and the Older Man

Testicular cancer primarily affects young men between the ages of 15 and 35, and although it is less common, it can still affect men aged 50 and older.

National Minority Health Month 2024 - Be the Source for Better Health

The 2024 theme, Be the Source for Better Health, emphasizes how unique social determinants of health impact the overall health of racial and ethnic minorities.