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Mental Health Awareness Month was originally celebrated in 1949. That was 73 years ago! The goals of the sponsoring organization, originally the National Committee for Mental Hygiene (now Mental Health America), were to improve attitudes toward mental health/illness, improve services for mental health clients, and promote mental health. Older adults are more at risk for […]

Gardening may be a long-term memory for some residents with dementia that may have grown up building and growing beautiful gardens. Gardening is a great sensory and therapeutic activity for residents living with dementia. It is a very positive hobby that assists with hand/eye coordination, feeling textures, matching like items, and it gives residents a […]

“In January 2020, the Board of Directors of the AVA: America’s Walking Club, declared the first seven days of April to be “National Walking Week” which would include the traditional “National Walking Day” sponsored by the American Heart Association from 2007 to 2019.” At VITALIA Active Adult Community® – Rockside in Seven Hills, OH, we […]

National Mom and Pop Small Business Owner Day celebrates small business owners every year on March 29th. Our economy couldn’t run without small, locally owned mom and pop businesses. Not only do they provide jobs, they also create economic growth, have positive influences on local communities, and make our communities diverse and vibrant.  Here at […]