By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Every day, older adults make a positive difference in the lives of others and their communities through their conversations, contributions, and outreach. The Administration for Community Living (ACL), which leads the nation’s observance of this special month, has announced this year’s theme, “Flip the Script … More Celebrate Older Americans Month this May!
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
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law in July 1990 and extends civil rights protections to people with disabilities. It is a time to celebrate people with disabilities and honor the history and achievements of the … More July is Disability Pride Month
By Nicole Long, CEO, Old Colony Elder Services March is Social Work Month, a time for celebrating the important profession of social work. This special month is dedicated to raising awareness about the valuable contributions of social workers. It’s an opportunity to educate the public, policymakers, legislators, and employers on the vital role social workers … More The Importance of Social Work Month
By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Do you feel unsteady on your feet? Have you ever passed up an opportunity to participate in an activity that you enjoy, because you were afraid of falling? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults … More Risks For Falls and Aging: What You Need To Know.
By: Barbara Schwartz C’mon, let’s talk about it. The Change. It has a scientific term: menopause. No one really discusses it. The National Institutes for Health describes menopause as the time when the ovaries stop making estrogen and progesterone and lists all of the usual symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, mood … More Was That a Hot Flash???
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