National Dental Hygiene Month, observed in October, can support better overall health for older adults by encouraging regular oral hygiene, appropriate dental care, and early attention to changes involving the teeth, gums, mouth, and dentures. Oral health remains important throughout […]

World Food Day, observed on October 16, can encourage better nutrition and healthy aging by reminding older adults, families, and caregivers that nutritious food is an important part of maintaining health and everyday function. As people age, changes in appetite,

Food and Drug Interactions Awareness Week can promote safer medication use for older adults by reminding families and caregivers that foods, beverages, supplements, and medications can sometimes affect one another. Older adults are more likely to take multiple medications, which

Organize Your Medical Information Month can help families manage an older adult’s healthcare needs by encouraging them to gather important health information in one secure, easy-to-update place. A current list of medications, healthcare providers, medical conditions, allergies, insurance information, and

Global Handwashing Day, observed on October 15, can encourage better infection prevention for older adults by reminding families, caregivers, and senior care providers that proper handwashing is one of the simplest ways to reduce the spread of many germs. Older

Residents’ Rights Month can help families better understand that older adults receiving long-term care have important rights related to dignity, privacy, choice, communication, and participation in their care. Observed each October, the month provides an opportunity for residents, families, caregivers,

Long Term Care Planning Month can help families prepare for future senior care needs by encouraging important conversations before a crisis occurs. Observed in October, it is a useful time to discuss where an older adult wants to live, what

World Mental Health Day can encourage better emotional support for older adults by reminding families, caregivers, and communities to pay attention to emotional well-being as well as physical health. Observed each year on October 10, the day provides an opportunity

International Day of Older Persons can encourage greater independence for seniors by drawing attention to the importance of choice, accessibility, safety, and participation in everyday life. Observed on October 1, the day is a useful reminder for families and communities