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AAHP Celebrates Older Americans Month

By aahpadmin00 on May 17, 2022

AAHP celebrates Older Americans Month (OAM) with the Administration for Community Living by promoting their theme for 2022: Communities of Strength, which recognizes the important role seniors play in fostering the connection and engagement that build strong, resilient communities.

Save the Date: AAHP Community Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022!

By aahpadmin00 on April 13, 2022

Join AAHP for Community Day 2022 on Saturday, May 7 at 8:00am at Montgomery College Germantown. We’re celebrating health, wellness, and the vibrant and resilient spirit of our community with a fun-filled day at Montgomery happening in-person for the first time in two years!

April is Minority Health Month

By aahpadmin00 on April 1, 2022

Every April, AAHP joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) to celebrate National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is “Give Your Community a Boost!” Although rates are falling, COVID-19 is still in our midst, and we’re encouraging Black/African American residents to get vaccinations and booster shots to help our community fight COVID-19.

Dance Exchange Offers Free Dance Classes

By aahpadmin00 on March 22, 2022

Dancing has several health benefits for seniors, including improved cardio, balance, and mood, as well as other advantages you may not have considered. Some seniors report more energy, greater flexibility, better posture, and a stronger sense of accomplishment after participating in dance courses. They were also happier and had a stronger feeling of community and camaraderie. Dance Exchange in Takoma Park is hosting two free dance lessons for seniors.

Minding Your Brain Health part 3

By aahpadmin00 on March 10, 2022

staying physically active, engaging in positive relationships, managing stress in productive ways, and living a full and active life can help to prevent or delay cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other forms of dementia.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By aahpadmin00 on March 1, 2022

This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the many new and exciting advancements in the battle against colorectal cancer, the third-deadliest cancer in the U.S. For colorectal cancer specifically and cancer in general, cancer rates are declining and late-stage cancer survival rates are steadily increasing.

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