Many people are affected by one or more chronic health condition, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. There are also many family members who act as a caregiver for individuals affected by a chronic disease. Actively engaging in one’s health, through self-management techniques and physical activities, can help to improve …
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If you weren't able to make it to Washington D.C. this week for the Arthritis Foundation's annual Advocacy Summit (2013 – Talk About Arthritis Face to Face), you can join in virtually! Specifically, join in tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5, from 7:30-11 am CST for an Arthritis Advocacy 101 session. Click here to find out more …
Raising awareness of chronic health conditions is one of the main goals of an individual who has been diagnosed with a chronic disease. The more that people know about the symptoms and causes of a chronic disease, the more they can focus on more preventative measures. Since many people suffer from multiple chronic conditions, any …
Learning how to manage your diabetes can be a lot of work and may often seem overwhelming. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently posted an article (read in entirety here) describing five things you can do to make living with diabetes seem a bit more manageable. Know your ABC’s. Discuss the numbers with your …
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"Have you heard? Missouri has to make a decision about whether to expand its Medicaid program. There are arguments on both sides: Some believe we should not expand Medicaid because we can’t afford it; others believe we must expand the program or give up billions of federal dollars and the health of our fellow citizens." – Missouri …
If you are an individual who is affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritis, has chronic pain, contends with one or more chronic health condition (not limited to arthritis, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease), or are a caregiver for an individual with any of the above listed conditions, you may be …
As 2012 comes to an end and we look for 2013 to begin, there is again a lot of talk about making a resolution for the new year. If you are a person who makes New Year's resolutions, or if you think you'd like to try, have you considered taking steps to have more positive …
It's not too late to review your Medicare plan during the Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7). The Open Enrollment period allows individuals with Medicare to review their plan, choose a health and/or prescription plan, or change to a new health and/or prescription plan. One of the greatest things about the Open Enrollment …
Among us, there are many individuals who act in one capacity or another as a caregiver for a family member, neighbor, friend, or patient. Specifically, according to the National Family Caregivers Association, there are more than 65 million family caregivers in the U.S. right now. For many caregivers, this act of selfless service is not …
Today begins Medicare's Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7); a time for Medicare beneficiaries to review cost and/or coverage from their Medicare plan. Changes can be made to the health plan and/or the prescription drug plan.