Striking Back: Raising Awareness and Reducing Risk During Stroke Awareness Month

May is Stroke Awareness Month—a time not just to reflect on the serious impact strokes can have, but to recognize the power we hold in preventing them. A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, either by a blockage (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). This interruption can cause brain cell...

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From Trapped to Empowered: Navigating Caregiving with Compassion and Grace

Caregiving: a long-term commitment that comes with watching someone you love age with a disease known to change the person you once knew, all while you juggle various roles and responsibilities to make sure they are still being provided for. Some days, it feels like the world's weight is falling on your shoulders. We know your plate is full, and...

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Get The Facts About Dementia

Get The Facts About Dementia

Did you know? In 2023, an estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older were reported as living with dementia, and some sources have expected...

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