By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings November is caregiver month, a time when family caregivers deserve recognition for the difficult and valuable work they are doing for their families. It is a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the millions of family caregivers who provide crucial support and care to … More Celebrate National Caregiver Month
By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families At the Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we believe connection is at the heart of every thriving community. Whether it’s strengthening bonds between families or fostering collaboration with other local organizations, our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for people to come together. This past October, … More Building Connections Through Community and Celebration
By Megan Libby — Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services Brockton Hospital School of Nursing It’s that time of year again – a time when we are so busy trying to be joyful that we forget to feel joy. According to the American Psychological Association, 35 percent of people report that their stress increases around … More Don’t Forget the Joy
By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County For some of us, campaign season is over, but not at United Way of Greater Plymouth County. Our United Way campaign is in full swing! Each year we ask local companies and individuals if they would be willing to make a donation so … More Crazy Math & Better Health
By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources November is National Gratitude Month, a time to celebrate and thank those who positively impact our lives and communities. We all have so much to be grateful for that some of our greatest gifts get overlooked. This month is the … More November: A Celebration of Gratitude
By Kevin Robinson — special contributor for Signature Healthcare November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer death in the U.S. and worldwide. Each year, more people in the U.S. die from lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. It is challenging to … More Easy Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator at BAMSI The holiday season is right around the corner, a time when most people are in the gift-giving spirit, hence ‘The Season of Giving.’ But what if we could carry this motivation to give back to our communities all year? When contemplating making a charitable contribution around the … More The Importance of Giving Year Round
By Tayla Magerman, MS, RD, LDN — Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Making sure to give your body the appropriate nutrients before, during, and after exercise can help you feel your best and optimize your results. Pre-Exercise Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for your muscles. Choose a source … More Fueling Your Body for Exercise
By Meaghan Avery, — Senior Program Director, Healthy Living Old Colony YMCA Youth carrying excess weight is a growing concern, and rising numbers of children face health risks from unhealthy weight. Navigating this requires more than just addressing weight; it requires transforming a family’s relationship with food, activity, and health. That’s where the YMCA’s Healthy … More Empowering Families to Live Healthy Lifestyles
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The American Society on Aging (ASA) will recognize Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 9, 2024. Modeled after the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons (Oct. 1), this day is an opportunity to highlight the prejudice of ageism and its effects. One of the most … More Ageism Awareness Day: A positive self-perception of aging is key
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