Give the Gift of Life: National Blood Donor Month
This year marks the 50th anniversary of National Blood Donor Month, and the nation’s need for blood is still just as urgent as it was in 1969. In the United States, every 2 seconds someone is in need of donated blood, whether for surgery, chronic illness, cancer treatment or traumatic injuries. One donation can save up to three lives!
Cincinnati Local Brewery Serves Special Beer for The Longest Day
Right at Home Cincinnati has teamed up with the award-winning Listermann Brewing Company to sponsor a keg-tapping party to celebrate The Longest Day that benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. From 6 to 9 p.m. on June 21, the Listermann tap room will be tinted in purple; bartenders will wear purple and serve a special beer created for the Alzheimer’s Association.
LGBT-Sensitive Care and Services for Seniors
This spring, an LGBT elder care training was introduced to the e-learning platform of the Right at Home network, allowing caregivers and staff members within the franchise organization to learn more about inclusive care. "As an organization, we want the LGBT seniors to see us as a welcoming place," says Paul Blom, owner of Right at Home Twin Cities.
We Want the LGBT Elders to See Us as a Welcoming Place
Minnesota-based Home Care Agency Owner Introduced LGBT Elder Care Training to Right at Home Network. “As an organization, we want the LGBT elders to see us as a welcoming place,” says Paul Blom. “The training is not about how to take care of someone differently, it’s about understanding what makes older LGBT folks feel the way they feel and how we can help them feel comfortable. We want to help them seek the help that they need.”
Inspired to Serve: A Home Care Business Owner Living With MS
“I recognize every day that my health could be a lot worse, and I choose to be positive and move forward through challenges, rather than worry about what I can’t control,” says Kami. “MS has helped me dedicate my life to helping others.”
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Resources for Caregivers
Although the number of people living with Alzheimer's and dementia has been on a rise, very few people realize the financial and medical resources available to the patients because of the linear nature of relationships between patients and physicians.
The History of the U.S. Oktoberfest
Americans across the country lift a hearty ale and down bratwurst and sauerbraten in support of the annual Oktoberfest, but just how did this German festival come about?
Signs of Elder Abuse and What You Can Do to Help
At first, the actions may seem quite innocuous. An unpaid bill. The purchase of an item the older person does not need. The explanation that “she fell” or “he ran his wheelchair into the table.”
The Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day® Event
Walk, stretch, dance and celebrate. Americans of all ages and fitness levels are invited to join in the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day® event to raise awareness and funds to fight Parkinson’s disease.
We've Teamed Up With Free Wheelchair Mission to Provide Wheelchairs Worldwide
When the California-based nonprofit Free Wheelchair Mission gifted each woman with her own wheelchair, the siblings could finally make the yards-long journey to reunite face to face after 15 years.
Veterans Helping Veterans
While both Larry and James are veterans of the military, their time in the service could not be more different—Larry was on the frontline while James worked as a medic behind the scenes. But that doesn’t stop them from feeling connected to each other, sharing a mutual life-altering experience.