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Don George: Meandering Mystic
Well-known travel writer, teacher and mentor lives his ‘be the love’ mantra.
The Connection Between Health and Vision Impairment
Poor physical health often accompanies vision loss, but connecting to vision rehab services can rebuild confidence and control over one’s daily life.
Preaching Beyond the Choir About Family Caregiving
Why engaging journalists matters.
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.
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