Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the disease and its early detection. Join Putnam Ridge on Monday, October 26 from 12 – 2 pm at our Lunch…...
Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer in women worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. In low- and middle-income countries the incidence has been rising up steadily in the last years due to an increase in life expectancy, increased urbanization, and adoption of western lifestyles. Breast Cancer…...
Honoring Fall Prevention Awareness Day
How’s your balance? Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures, and responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries. Join us during Fall…...
Commemorating Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. Children, young adults, and older Americans can have high cholesterol. The good news is that people can prevent heart disease by controlling those risk factors…...
