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Ticks and mosquitoes are out in full-force this summer! This is the next post form Public Health Madison & Dane County in their tick and mosquito series. They're looking at the most common diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes in Wisconsin.

During the month of June, you see and hear about Pride events and parades. More people fly flags that show support for the LGBTQ+ community, they wear t-shirts with supportive messages, and they might attend one of the events. Whether or in the…

November is Native American Heritage Month, which provides an opportunity to recognize and honor the lives and the important contribution to our society by people of indigenous descent. The indigenous peoples of the Americas were the inhabitants of…

Scammers love phishing schemes but they aren’t just limited to emails.  As more businesses use text messaging to communicate with customers, con artists are sending out their own texts, posing as organizations you know and trust. Here are…

Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic tradition of Samhain (pronounced sow-in), which marked the end of summer and the beginning of the cold, dark winter; a time frequently associated with death. The night before the Celtic new year of…

Fraudulent QR codes continue to be used in a variety of scams.

On June 19th, people throughout the United States will observe a historic holiday known as Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Black and African American people in the United States. 

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AANHPI’s have made to American history, society and culture.

Watch out for this new twist on an old scam. Scammers are using technology to create fake parking tickets that look official. How the scam works You park in a legal parking zone, or pay to park on the street or in a ramp. While you are away from…

Medicare is the primary health plan for most people age 65 and older. Whether you are new to Medicare, or have been on it for years, it can be overwhelming. The rules, the exemptions, the deadlines, and the list goes on. Add to that figuring out…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (DVAM.) Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to…

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to assess your risk of falling and to take proactive steps to keep yourself safe. Falls are a major cause of unintentional death and injury, and they pose a significant threat to…

Children aren't the only ones that need vaccines. Many adults, especially older adults, need to be immunized in order to protect themselves against certain illnesses and diseases. Many preventable diseases can bring about serious illness…

Temperatures are predicted to climb this week with heat indices approaching 100°. The National Weather Service has not yet issued a Heat Advisory; however, it is still important to remember ways to stay safe in the heat. Extremely high temperatures…

The official start of summer, June 21st, 2023, is approaching and the excitement of summer fun radiates amongst the community from vacation plans, taking time to relax, to meeting up with friends. As the Madison community starts to enjoy this summer…

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Elder abuse is one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society.  Did you know 1 out of every 10 elder adults experience some kind of abuse in their lifetime? 9…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New…

AGING UNBOUND:  MAY 2023 Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans…

Medicare is the primary health plan for most people age 65 and older. Whether you are new to Medicare, or have been on it for years, it can be overwhelming. The rules, the exemptions, the deadlines, and the list goes on. Add to that figuring out…

As we approach mid-September, the spotlight on “back-to-school” is going strong. Back-to-school marketing is often targeted towards school-aged children, but did you know that there are many local options for older adults to embrace going back to…