September is National Suicide Prevention Month. World Suicide day is September 10. This marks the day those affected by suicide are remembered. National Suicide Prevention
September was designated National Prostate Health month by the American Foundation for Urological Disease in 1999. In 2001, Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) sponsored Senate Resolution
Hundreds of thousands of elderly adults are injured in slip and fall accidents that happen in their bathrooms. The combination of slippery surfaces and wetness
Being a family caregiver for an aging adult does not mean you are completely on your own for all of the tasks for your aging
August is National Picnic Month, and with good reason. There’s plenty of sunshine left in August, but the temperatures are usually a little more pleasant
While family caregivers must deal with a range of emotions that are attached to their duties, guilt is one of the more common feelings. Guilt
Legacy is something that is handed down from a previous generation or time. This month consider what legacy you are leaving to the world around
Happiness Happens month is dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy! The movement was started by the Secret Society of Happy People in August of
The time to start thinking about your aging parent’s care during their cancer journey is actually before they are even diagnosed. While the time leading
Congratulations to Alma Guatelara for becoming employee of the month!! Alma has been working with Companion Services of America since 2016. She came from the
It’s no secret that when people grow older, they often face new health challenges related to age. From arthritis and poor vision to diabetes and
Many elderly adults struggle with feeling as though they are no longer relevant, or that they cannot make a positive contribution to the world around
Fatigue is an extremely common problem for aging adults and can cause your elderly family member to experience a seriously diminished quality of life. Battling
Congratulations to Rosenda Roberts for becoming employee of the month! Rosenda has been working with Companion Services of America since 2016. She has worked for
July is National Picnic Month. The weather is perfect for gathering the family, heading to a park or beach, and enjoying a meal under the
Independence Day also known as the fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, commemorating the declaration of independence.
Social Wellness month was founded by the counseling group, Words of Wellness. Studies show that people who have a strong social network tend to live
Many elderly Americans are susceptible to high temperatures, especially during the heat waves that affect many parts of the country each year. Heat exhaustion and
It can be difficult to communicate with older adults who have dementia. This is especially true when the person has lost their ability to communicate
We attended the golf outing in Lake Geneva on June 8th, to support Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago. Easter Seals is a great organization that
Are you feeling irritable, overwhelmed and frustrated? Do you find it hard to sleep, and either overeat or have no appetite? Is your family saying
Anemia is such a widespread health issue among elderly adults that it makes sense for family caregivers to learn about it so they can truly
Men’s health month is celebrated all over the country with health fairs, free health screenings, and other health education events and activities. Men’s health month
June is the beginning of summer and a great time to focus on eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is
