PINE HILLS SENIORS

2024

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​November

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November is National Diabetes Month!

During National Diabetes Month, communities across

the country seek to bring attention to diabetes.

This year's focus is on taking action

to prevent diabetes health problems.

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.  

#HelpBuildAwareness

#KnowYourRisk

2024 Theme - Take Charge of Tomorrow!

 

October

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October is Health Literacy Month!

During Health Literacy Month, we urge you to put

health literacy awareness into action! Greater health literacy helps overcome barriers and challenges 

that may result in harm. Together, we can build a

world with greater health equity where all people

can attain positive health outcomes.

#HealthLiteracyMonth

#BuildAwareness

2024 Theme - Building Health Literacy

Awareness Through Action!
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September

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September is Healthy Aging Month!

Injuries from falls are more common as we age.

More than 1 in 4 adults report falling each year.

This results in about 36 million falls per CDC.

However, fallls are not a normal part of

aging - they can be prevented.  

You can take action to prevent falling and

stay independent longer.

Falls Prevention for Older Adults (ncoa.org)

#HealthyAgingMonth

#StillGoingStrong

2024 Theme - Shaping the Future of Aging!

 

August

 

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

Getting recommended vaccination for adults is one of the best ways to protect yourself and other people in your family and community from preventable illness.

Vaccinations lower your chances of contracting

potentially life threatening diseases.

Which do you need, and when?

#StayHealthy

#ProtectYourself

2024 Theme - Stay Up To Date!

 

July

 

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States.

NAMI is raising Awareness about Mental Health in

Under-represented Communities

In a Crisis

Text or Call 988

Chat with us

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Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message

or

Call NAMI Helpline at

800-950-6264

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National Domestic Violence Hotline 

Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)

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#ShadesofMentalHealth

#StrengthOverSilence

2024 Theme - Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World!

 

June

June is Men's Health Month!

This month reminds men to prioritize their health and raises awareness of preventable health conditions. In the US, men are more likely to die from chronic diseases, while also visiting the physicians at lower rates than women, according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention.

#MensHealthMonth

#ShowUsYourBlue

#StrongerTogether

2024 Theme - Stronger Together, Better Forever:

Building Better Health for Men & Boys, Lifelong!

 

May

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May is Older Americans Month!

The month of May is a time when we celebrate their achievements and recommit to providing our Elders

with the support and services they need to

thrive and age with dignity. 

#OlderAmericansMonth

#MentalHealthMonth

#StayConnected

2024 Theme - Powered by Connection!

 

April

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April is National Minority Health Month!

The FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) kicks off National Minority Health Month (NMHM). You are invited to join their ongoing efforts this month to advance health equity and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minority

and other diverse populations. 

#NMHM2024

#WomensEyeHealthMatters

2024 Theme - Be the Source for Better Health!

Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections.

 

​March

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March is National Nutrition Month!

A nutrition education and information campaign

sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. National Nutrition Month®, is held

annually in March, to focus attention on the

importance of making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

#NationalNutritionMonth

#BalanceYourPlate

2024Theme - Connection in Every Bite!

 

​February

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February is Healthy Heart Awareness Month!

Understanding risk factors for heart disease

and how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle

are a part of practicing self-care.

#KnowYourNumbers

#HeartHealthySteps

2024 Theme - Raise Awareness of Heart Disease!

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January

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month!

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually

steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly,

glaucoma can affect people of all ages.

Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve.

#GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

#SpreadTheWord

2024 Theme - Speed the Cure!

 

2023

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December

 

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The holiday season is supposed to be merry

and bright! However, many elders feel

increasingly isolated and unhappy this time of year.

 It’s more important than ever to be supportive of, and attentive to our loved ones, but in ways that keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.

#StayConnected

#ReduceLoneliness

2023 Theme - Enjoy the Magic, Whatever it Looks Like!​​​​