Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month was created more than 65 years ago by mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness and promoting good mental health for all. One in five American adults lives with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may
National Stroke Awareness Month
A time to educate the nation and spread awareness about stroke prevention, symptom recognition and recovery.
Older Americans Month
Presidential Proclamation: from 1963 through 1973 this was called Senor Citizens Month. In 1974 is became Older Americans Month.
May 6th – 12th
National Nurses Week
A week to honor the outstanding efforts of nurses everywhere to strengthen the health of the nation. It ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
May 7th
National Day of Prayer
Always the first Thursday in May
May 10th
Mother’s Day
Observed first in 1907 at the request of Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, PA, who asked her church to hold a service in memory of all mothers on the anniversary of her mothers death. The second Sunday in May is celebrated as Mother’s Day.
May 10th – 16th
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Wisdom is a synthesis of knowledge and experience. Residents offer a unique perspective based on their life experiences, reminding us to be present, celebrate the small moments, and value connections. There is much insight, purpose, and wisdom to be learned from our elders, those living with dementia, and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities if we just ask questions and listen. National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) 2020 will focus on the collective wisdom that residents can offer and share.
https://www.ahcancal.org/events/national_skilled_nursing_care_week/Pages/default.aspx
May 27th – 29th
FHCA Nurse Leadership Program
Designed for all disciplines, This program is designed to help you keep pace with the latest clinical, regulatory, and quality improvement developments as a long term care professional. To be held at the Don CeSar Hotel, 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.
May 28th
Memorial Day
Legal public holiday. Memorial Day is also known as Decoration Day because of the tradition of decorating the graves of service people. An occasion for honoring those who have died in battle.
