As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share Gini Thomas' story of resilience and inspiration. In August 2012, a devastating motorcycle accident changed Gini's life forever. A driver, who ran through a stop sign, collided with her and her husband....
We have older adult mental health awareness day, mental health days companies are gifting to employees, a dedicated week for children's mental health acceptance week, and May is mental health awareness month among numerous critical awareness days so there is no secret...
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, and it's important to take care of it just like your physical health. Mental health problems are common, with one in four...
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical For many of us, meetings are a source of discomfort. Whether you view meetings as stressful or pointless, practicing mindfulness before (and during) them can significantly enhance the meeting -- for both you and the other...
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in April has given way to another important time for us at the Amputee Coalition. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, honoring another cause with meaning to our community. The White House issued a proclamation to mark...
Led by the Administration for Community Living, May is recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM). This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of OAM and challenge the narrative on aging. Older Americans Month is a time to celebrate and honor the valuable...
Reprinted with permission from Ailm Medical Do you ever feel unable to move forward because you are stuck in negative thought patterns? If so, you are not alone. Our mental well-being and general well-being can be seriously impacted by negative thinking. The good news...
When: March 10-11 Where: Westin Chicago Lombard Details: Friday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m., Welcome Reception, Cypress Room Saturday, March 11, noon-5 p.m., Youth Empowerment Luncheon, Magnolia Room Agenda: Workshops, keynote speaker, giveaways, new YEP merch, selfie...
Reprinted with permission from AILM Medical. Stress … what is it? Having stress is common. It is your body’s natural response to a trigger, and it usually doesn’t last long. It’s typically transient and comes and goes. It’s like when you are worried about completing a...
Reprinted with permission from AILM Medical Even after all of the ups and downs, twists and turns of the previous years due to the pandemic and lockdowns, 2022 turned out to be a fantastic year. Our team at Ailm Medical is excited to enter 2023 with passion and...