May celebrates National Aging Month. It is a great time to look at all of the advances made within the healthcare system. Life expectancy has increased by 5 years between 2000 and 2015, which has been the fastest increase since the 1960s (World Health Organization, 2016). With this amazing stride of living nine, ten or more decades, we now have a new twenty-first century problem. How do we … [Read more...] about National Aging Month: How to support high quality lives for people living longer.
4 Metrics to Assesses if Your Record and Information Management System is Working
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by trying to stay up to date on how to properly store your documents. Because it is common for individuals and organizations to have this problem, April is highlighted as Records & Information Management Month. Having this topic highlighted, helps people to take a step back and examine the policies and procedures they have in place and identify what works vs … [Read more...] about 4 Metrics to Assesses if Your Record and Information Management System is Working
World Sleep Day: 6 Reasons Why Sleep is So Important
Friday, March 13th 2020 is World Sleep Day! What is World Sleep Day? World Sleep Day is an annual event to call action to important sleep related issues and to lessen sleep related issues and disorders. This day is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of World Sleep Society. You can learn more about their programs and events on their website here: … [Read more...] about World Sleep Day: 6 Reasons Why Sleep is So Important
How to prevent cold and flu this year: What is your plan if you do get sick?
WE’RE IN THE MIDST OF THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. IT’S THE DREADED COLD AND FLU SEASON! The Centers for Disease Control estimates that the flu causes U.S. employees to miss approximately 17 million workdays and an estimated $7 billion a year is lost in productivity (Centers for Disease Control, 2018). That is why it’s important to keep yourself healthy and also plan ahead for any time that you may … [Read more...] about How to prevent cold and flu this year: What is your plan if you do get sick?
National Family Caregivers Month: Resources and Tools You Can Provide.
NOVEMBER CELEBRATES NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH. Across America, sons, daughters and spouses balance work and family life while dealing with the everyday demands of being a caregiver. National Family Caregivers month gives us a chance for reflection on the dedication that family caregivers provide. They are truly the unsung heroes of today. HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS ABOUT … [Read more...] about National Family Caregivers Month: Resources and Tools You Can Provide.
