Understanding A Stroke_ Causes and Warning Signs
Understanding A Stroke: Causes and Warning Signs A stroke happens when the brain is deprived of oxygen due to a lack of blood supply. According to data from trusted sources, 800,000 Americans are thought to experience a stroke each year, making it the fifth most common cause of death in the country. That works out […]
Sodium-Controlled and Low in Fat Heart-Friendly Foods
Sodium-Controlled and Low in Fat Heart-Friendly Foods Adopting a heart-healthy diet can be challenging, especially if you have established unhealthy eating habits. A low-fat and sodium diet is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart. This article explores foods that are low in fat and sodium and are packed with essential nutrients that promote cardiovascular health. […]
A PROCLAMATION ON NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH, 2022
During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we honor and support the millions of brave Americans who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, along with the selfless family members and caregivers who stand by their sides throughout the long course of this heartbreaking disease. Alzheimer’s is common and especially cruel, robbing people of their memories, thoughts, and […]
NFOSD AND DYSPHAGIA AWARENESS MONTH – GOURMET PUREED IS VERY HAPPY TO SUPPORT THE GREAT WORK OF THE NFOSD!
Dysphagia Awareness Month A Letter to Our Community………. Today marks the start of Dysphagia Awareness Month, a statute passed by Congress in 2008, advocated for by the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders, to raise awareness of the impact dysphagia has on individuals and their loved ones, and the often under-recognized burden to our overtaxed healthcare […]
CORONAVIRUS & PARKINSON’S
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Seniors are the most vulnerable. Since most people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are in their senior years, the Parkinson’s Foundation wants you to be prepared for COVID-19 and Parkinson’s. About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
MOM’S MEALS CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) COMPANY UPDATE
At Mom’s Meals, the health of our clients, partners, and employees is paramount. Whether in response to natural disasters, such as tornado’s that recently hit Nashville, TN, or the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mom’s Meals is fully prepared to continue to meet our customers’ needs, including for clients who may have limited ability to leave their homes […]
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
November 9, 2018 · By Integral Senior Living In Senior Living November Is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s; today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million. Get involved this month, […]
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed during September and sponsored by The Johnny O Foundation. National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) raise awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Improved prevention, recognition, and response can help address this important public health problem. Prevent traumatic brain injury by understanding the risks, signs, […]
DID YOU KNOW WHY OR HOW JUNE BECAME NATIONAL DYSPHAGIA AWARENESS MONTH?
MANY THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AT MASS TEX IMAGING AND THE NFOSD – NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF SWALLOWING DISORDERS! This information was obtained from the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders http://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com This statute was agreed to by the US House of Representatives on September 27, 2008 with the concurrence of the US Senate. Whereas dysphagia, or difficulty […]
THANK YOU TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND THE ALZHEIMER’S IMPACT MOVEMENT (AIM) FOR THIS IMPORTANT STEP
BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act “Alzheimer’s is the most under-recognized threat to public health in the 21st century,” -Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Working with bipartisan Congressional champions, the Alzheimer’s Association through the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) was instrumental in the development and introduction […]