17 May 2012
Memorial Day, originally called “Decoration Day”, is a day of remembrance for people who have perished in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual early stages, with over two dozen metropolitan areas and towns laying claim to being the origin of Memorial Day. There is also proof that organized women’s groups [...]
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08 May 2012
May is Older Americans Month, a fantastic occasion to demonstrate our thankfulness for the older adults in our local communities. Since 1963, areas across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month—a very proud practice that exhibits our nation’s dedication to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The topic for Older [...]
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02 May 2012
On May 6, 2012, we are joining the American Nurses Association in honoring Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring, as part of National Nurses Week, which is held May 6-12, annually. The aim of the week long festivities is to raise awareness of the significance of nursing and help educate everyone regarding the role nurses engage in meeting the health care goals of the American people.
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26 April 2012
Here are some options on how to to spread the energy of gardening in your community. Plant a Row for the Hungry at a Local Community Garden In this land of abundance it’s difficult to envision lacking access to high quality food at a realistic price. Nonetheless, for millions of Americans, finding a healthy meal [...]
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18 April 2012
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is just like a group of disorders called motor system disorders, which are the result of the decrease in dopamine-producing brain cells. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of [...]
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10 April 2012
Occupational therapy empowers men and women of all ages to live life to its fullest by supporting them to encourage health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice that revolves around science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” [...]
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