Diversity encompasses a wide range of attributes, from race, gender, and age, to socio-economic background, language, sexual orientation, religion and abilities. Diversity acknowledges and values the unique identities and experiences that individuals bring to the collective whole, within their families, communities and work locations ..read more

While navigating the complexities of aging, a life-altering medical episode can be a source of anxiety and dread. At Presbyterian Senior Living’s skilled nursing facilities, social workers strive to make the transitions through short-term physical therapy or into long-term skilled nursing care as smooth as possible ..read more

March is National Nutrition Month® and the 2024 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) theme is Beyond the Table ..read more

Psychologists have many theories on why people procrastinate. They range from a lack of confidence about their ability to make good decisions to anxiety, fear, and feeling just plain overwhelmed. Because they aren’t certain what the outcome will be, people put off taking action. And the more emotional the decision or change, the higher the odds of procrastinating ..read more

International Women’s Day was conceived by labor activist Theresa Malkiel and organized in New York City; it was called “National Women’s Day” and held on February 28, 1909 ..read more

It’s time to embrace the extra day gifted to us in 2024! From taking bold steps into the unknown to embracing new technologies and experiences, this year offers a chance to leap forward toward growth, fulfillment and connection. Let’s leap into action and discover how we can make the most out of our extra day ..read more

When someone says the word “aging,” a number of images come to mind. These images are influenced by a variety of factors including a person’s age, life experiences, and cultural background ..read more

As seniors embrace technology to stay connected with loved ones, manage finances, or access health care resources, they become susceptible to scams, identity theft, and phishing attempts. Fostering a secure online environment is key to navigating the digital landscape safely and confidently ..read more

Mardi Gras, the French phrase for Fat Tuesday, is a celebration most of us associate with New Orleans. While Mardi Gras technically refers to only Fat Tuesday, most years the festivities happen over a two-week period of time, at least here in the U.S. And there’s much more to the tradition than parades, unusual foods, and alcoholic beverages ..read more

Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities. The New Year celebration in 2024 begins on February 10 and is usually celebrated for multiple days. China’s Lunar New Year is known as the Spring Festival or Chūnjié in Mandarin, while Koreans call it Seollal and Vietnamese refer to it as Tết. The Lunar New Year is the most celebrated and longest of all Asian festivals and is observed by millions of people worldwide ..read more