The Council on Aging for Henderson County

Signs of Alzheimer’s and How to Support Aging Loved Ones Affected

Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month? What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a devastating, degenerative brain disease that affects the memory, movement, and mood of older adults over the age of 65 in most cases. Alzheimer’s is...

Facts About Older Adults and Mental Health

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Nearly 60 million individuals in the United States alone suffer from chronic mental health conditions ranging from moderate to severe. Of that 60 million, 15% of those affected by mental health conditions...

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Did you know that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month? What is Parkinson’s Disease and Who is Affected? Parkinson’s Disease affects nearly one million people in the United States. Although Parkinson’s can be diagnosed in younger people, it primarily affects those...

The Importance of Good Nutrition for Older Adults

Getting the right nutrition for your body at any age is important, but as we get older, our nutritional needs may change depending on age-related health problems, and how well we’ve taken care of ourselves over the years. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for many...