“Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month“ is declared each June by the Alzheimer’s Association to help raise awareness about the disease, as well as show support for the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. It’s also a time to recognize caregivers for the support they provide to those living with […]
“National Cancer Control Month” is observed each year during the month of April. National Cancer Control Month is a federally endorsed observation that is annually encouraged by a proclamation from the President of the United States, approved through a joint resolution by congress in 1938. If your elderly loved one has been recently diagnosed with
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January is “Thyroid Awareness Month,” which calls attention to the various health problems connected to the thyroid. Most of us have heard about thyroid glands, but we may not realize the importance of the gland or that we may have symptoms of this disease. Therefore, this month is dedicated to talking about thyroid disease – the conditions
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September Is “World Alzheimer’s Month,” held every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Launched in 2012 by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), World Alzheimer’s Month 2018 will mark the 7th year this international campaign was launched, in order to reflect and respect those living with dementia around the world. This followed the organization’s decision
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, which serves as a way to help patients and healthcare providers learn more about this complex condition. Often times the first question raised when discussing this condition is “what is an atrial fibrillation (AFib)?AFib is an irregular heart beat that can lead to serious complications, such as dementia, heart
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Held each year during the month of July, Sarcoma Awareness Month strives to raise awareness about what is considered to be the “forgotten cancer.” At Unicity Healthcare, we would like to provide some valuable information about what Sarcoma is, and how it can affect all people — including our elderly population. What Is Sarcoma? Sarcoma
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