Posted on 01 November 2016. Tags: AARP, Maine, November, awareness, caregivers, month
By Jane Margesson Every day, 178,000 Mainers care for loved ones so they can remain at home. Approximately 65 percent, or 116,000, are women. These heroes are called family caregivers. If you are a caregiver, you understand the critical role you serve. You know that caregiving is often about a lot more than preparing meals […]
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Posted on 16 February 2016. Tags: Health, Heart, awareness, guide, month
While many of us associate February with red-ruffled hearts and chocolate candy for Valentine’s Day, it’s also American Heart Month to raise awareness of the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices to improve overall heart health.
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Posted on 24 May 2013. Tags: Clinton, Massachusetts, abuse, awareness, elder, youth
June 15 is the eighth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event was created by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons […]
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