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Improving one’s health literacy requires an understanding of the educational obstacles described in last week’s article, as well as concepts...
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Health literacy is the ability to obtain, interpret, and apply information to maximize personal wellness. Improvements in health literacy can...
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In 1992 and 2003, the U.S. Department of Education conducted a national assessment of adult literacy. The purpose of the...
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The ending to this classic line from a 1980’s television commercial is well known. While the commercial tried to depict...
Read MorePolypharmacy is a term that is used to describe a situation in which an individual is taking multiple medications. The...
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When the general population considers the concept of long-term care, I would venture to say that this concept is closely...
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We often encourage folks to prepare for undesirable events such as medical emergencies or the development of dementia by choosing...
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May has been designated Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme is “Get Into the Act,” “focusing on how older...
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Mention recovery from alcoholism, and Alcoholics Anonymous is probably one of the first methods that comes to mind. There are...
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Examining the issue of alcohol use by older adults may often create a sense of discomfort for society. This discomfort...
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