SEPTEMBER 2022
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Magazine
PO Box 442
Unionville, PA 19375
Phone: 610-793-0979
Email: info@healthyaging.net
https://healthyaging.net/healthy-aging-month/
Recovery Month
SAMHSAInfo@samhsa.hhs.gov
877-SAMHSA-7 (726-4727)
TTY: 800-487-4889
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month
September is also:
- Alzheimer's Awareness Month (World)
- Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
- Cholesterol Education Month
- Food and Safety and Education Month
- Gynological Cancer Awareness Month
- ITP-Platelet Disorder Awareness Month
- Newborn Screening Awareness Month
- Pain Awareness Month
- Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Recovery Month
- Sepsis Awareness Month
- Sexual Health Awareness Month
- Sickle Cell Month
- Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
- Yoga Awareness Month
AWARENESS WEEKS THIS MONTH:
September 5-11, 2022 Suicide Prevention Week
September 12-18, 2022 Folic Acid Awareness Week
September 19-23, 2022 Malnutrition Awareness Week
September 20-24, 2022 ITP (World), Fall Prevention, and Fungal Disease Awareness Week
September 19-25, 2022 Rehab Awareness Week
AWARENESS DAYS THIS MONTH:
September 4, 2022 Sexual Health Day (World)
September 7, 2022 Duchenne Awareness Day (World)
September 10, 2022 Suicide Prevention Day (World)
September 13, 2022 Celiac Disease Awareness Day
September 18, 2022 HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 21, 2022 Get Ready for Flu Day and Alzheimer's Day (World)
September 24, 2022 Sport Purple for Platelets Day
September 25, 2022 Lung Day (World)
September 26, 2022 Mesotheliaoma Awareness Day
September 28, 2022 Rabies Day (World)
September 29, 2022 Women's Health and Fitness Day and Heart Day (World)
Note: There could be errors in data/typing. We try to verify & post the most accurate information we can. When in doubt or question, always verify information for yourself with reputable sites.
LOCAL EVENTS:
- AMPEDUP is our Amputee Support Group. It is a free community service. This event is to support any amputee through all stages of limb loss. What better way to learn about the process than to meet with other amputees going through similar circumstances? These meetings are open. They occur once per month. It is scheduled the 3rd Friday of every month (subject to change due participation/other circumstances)You can check out our blog about it. You can call to register or go to our Facebook Page to the EVENT and click attending.#LicensedtoHeal #AmpedUp #GotoExcelRehab
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExcelRehabServices/events/?ref=page_internal
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2188097527946630/?source_id=118275788336728
If you have ideas for other support groups or would be interested in attending, contact us on our contact page! (stroke, amputee, caregiver, etc.)
- Ainsley's Angels Annual La State BBQ Cook-Off https://www.facebook.com/events/1900640456718385/
- Events Archive - Louisiana Sweet Spot (tourascension.com)
- https://www.facebook.com/skidawgs/
- Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Family Fest - undetermined when next one is
Local SUPPORT GROUP Links:
Dignity Memorial: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/about-dignity-memorial/supporting-our-communities/comforting-those-who-grieve Check out their LIFT program for widows and widowers
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center:https://marybird.org/services/survivorship/
Baton Rouge General:https://www.brgeneral.org/patients-visitors/support-groups/
Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital: https://www.brrehab.com/
St. Elizabeth Hospital:https://steh.com/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/event-results?&LocationDescendants=true
Garden View Assisted Living: Caregiver Support Group & Grief Support Grouphttp://gardenview.org/
Anna's Grace with (Ainsley's Angels)https://www.facebook.com/AnnasGraceCares/
Helpful / Interesting Links
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/about-dignity-memorial/supporting-our-communities/comforting-those-who-grieve Check out their LIFT program for widows and widowers
https://www.facebook.com/skidawgs/ Check out David and his Adaptive Skiing Program on Facebook!
http://www.mswheelchairamerica.org/ Check out our own local Social Worker, Karen Roy, as Ms Wheelchair America 2019!
https://www.vettix.org/ For Vets Check out this resource for veterans and their families. Free tickets to concerts, games and more! Also on Facebook!
http://www.mclindonfamilyfoundation.org/ For special needs children to get free custom bikes! Your PT can refer.
http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/ For Vets
https://www.facebook.com/ExcelRehabServices?ref=hl#!/jarforchange?fref=ts
http://www.jar4change.org/ To help young Joey raise money for the sick babies at Woman's Hospital
http://www.buyveteran.com/ To help you locate local veteran owned businesses
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/ For amputee support
https://www.facebook.com/womenwineandconnections/ -Making connections and supporting the community. This charity helps support our local Food Bank and Iris support for Domestic Violence. It keeps your donations local!