“Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.”

World Health Organization WHO

“The facts about cataracts are clear. Once they start to develop, they will get progressively worse. You cannot reverse cataracts, which is why it is important to seek medical attention when symptoms appear.  The first modern cataract surgery was performed in 1747.  Nine out of ten patients regain twenty-twenty vision or better after laser cataract surgery. ”

“Cataracts are the most frequent cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40 and the leading cause of blindness worldwide. There are actually more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma.”

Omni Eye Specialists – https://www.omnieye.com

“NYU Langone clinicians specialize in diagnosing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder, also called PTSD. Reactions such as shock, fear, jumpiness, nightmares, or trouble sleeping are common after a traumatic event. For most people, these reactions diminish over time. But for people with PTSD, the feelings remain as fresh as they were when the event occurred.  Treatment may include medication, psychotherapy, or both. ”

NYU Langone (Manhattan, NY)

“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month is acknowledged annually in June to focus on raising awareness about PTSD, which is a mental disorder that may develop after exposure to traumatic events. According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately  7 or 8 out of every 100 individuals  will experience PTSD at some point in their lives and some individuals may be more susceptible than others. Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men, and genetics may also play a factor.”

National Institutes of Health NIH

“PTSD symptoms can vary in intensity over time. You may have more PTSD symptoms when you’re stressed in general, or when you come across reminders of what you went through. For example, you may hear a car backfire and relive combat experiences. Or you may see a report on the news about a sexual assault and feel overcome by memories of your own assault.”

MAYO CLINIC

“An important part of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease includes being able to explain your symptoms, as well as perspective from a close family member or friend about symptoms and their impact on daily life. Additionally, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is based on tests your doctor administers to assess memory and thinking skills.  There are various treatments in helping to slow the process of this disease.”.

MAYO CLINIC

“Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities.  Know its not a normal part of ageing”.

World Health Organization WHO

“In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, a person may function independently. He or she may still drive, work and be part of social activities. Despite this, the person may feel as if he or she is having memory lapses, such as forgetting familiar words or the location of everyday objects.”

Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association)

“Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.”

Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Alzheimer’s Association)