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Can best practices for helping seniors span barriers...

2 May 2013
May is Older American's Month.  As the AoA puts it, unleash the power of age. And the federal government wants to help those who are aging.  A few weeks ago after ASA ended, I posted about the inverted triangle of associations and federal websites all aiming one way or another at helping older adults. As you may know, there is a Senate Committee on Aging that includes long-term care on its issues list, and a Sub-Committee on Health and Aging that includes renewal of the Older Americans Act. ...

Implants May Delay Breast Cancer Detection, Raise Death Risk

2 May 2013
Study found one-fourth higher odds of being diagnosed with later-stage disease
Source: HealthDay

What’s old has become new again – the halo of aging in...

27 April 2013
Henry Cisneros discovers aging in place.  In August, 2012, Kaiser Health News published an interview with former HUD Secretary, Henry Cisneros, who talked about his mother who is aging in place, following some well-considered home modifications. Cisneros also edited a book, Independent for Life – and just published an op-ed in the Miami Herald discussing this new frontier in housing, using his own mother as an example. Home modifications enabled her to remain in her home -- she insisted and ...

Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds

25 April 2013
But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol Source: HealthDay

Sugary Drinks Can Raise Diabetes Risk by 22 Percent

25 April 2013
Drinking just one can of sugar-laced soda drink a day increases the risk of developing diabetes by more than a fifth, according to a large European study published on Wednesday. Source: Reuters Health
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