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Monitoring and Nutrition Are Vital for Quality Diabetes Management
Diabetes Awareness Month is a great time to encourage elders to speak with healthcare providers about programs and experts that can help them better control blood glucose levels.
We Must Foster Synergy Between Direct Care Workers and Family Caregivers
Our new effort aims to address profound needs by centering this caregiver dyad in policy and practice-related conversations.
Why MPAs Are Critical to Equitably Meeting the Needs of Aging Communities
Cross-sector involvement in such plans requires engaging key components of the LTSS system to address root causes of challenges faced by elders, people with disabilities, caregivers and families.
Advocating for Policies to Promote Good Nutrition for Equitable Healthy Aging
‘Our nation faces a pressing need for policies that prioritize the nutrition well-being of minority older adults.’
Start Your Recovery a Resource Hub for Substance Use and Misuse
As more elders misuse drugs and alcohol, the website provides an anonymous way to find help.
LA’s Alliance for Community Health and Aging Shows How Collaboration Pays Off
Health equity and population health practices work where evidence-based practices don’t always succeed.
Vision Rehabilitation Professionals Make the Difference
Vision rehabilitation focuses on the individual’s goals and functional abilities.
Telling the Truth About Dementia
Stories from three people who have dementia bring home the disease’s personal impact.
The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health: One Year Later … Where Are We Now?
During Malnutrition Week, let’s highlight the importance of nutrition quality, not just quantity.
Shining a Light on Inclusion: Empowering People with Vision Impairment
There are many ways to make services accessible and inclusive, which proves welcoming and empowering for clients.
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