September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Events have been planned throughout the state of Missouri during the month to raise awareness about falls, the health problems they can cause, and how to prevent falls. To view events occurring in Missouri in September, please visit the Show Me Falls Free Missouri website. Most events occur on …
The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program (MAOP) offers three self-management programs and two physical activity programs throughout the state. Each of these programs has the potential to not only help individuals who complete the courses, but also reaches out to entire communities. One of the programs offered in Missouri, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, has …
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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States and is one of Missouri’s most prevalent chronic health problems. Arthritis affects 1.4 million Missourians, with a projected increase of 1.72 million by 2030. Therefore, it's easy to see how arthritis has an impact on the lives of our friends, coworkers, neighbors, family members, …
According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, the sixth most prevalent chronic condition in the United States 50+ population is arthritis. 17.4% of adults over age 50 have either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, meaning the prevalence could be even higher when taking into account the over 100 other types of arthritis.
May is Arthritis Action Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched a new resource intended to provide information about diagnosis and management of the disease. The CDC provides 5 strategies meant to enhance the lives of those who have been diagnosed with arthritis or to help those who haven't been diagnosed keep it …
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The month of May is celebrated as Arthritis Action Month nationally. This month-long observance is an opportunity to take action to change the course of arthritis, whether it directly or indirectly impacts you and those you love. There are many ways that you can take action, including:
Sustainability Missouri Sustainability Toolkit The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program has developed a plan of action for the sustainability of self-management Education Programs (SEP). Known as the Roots Project, the goal is to provide a foundation for improving the health and well-being of individuals and families, especially those living with chronic conditions. There are 10 …
One of the most effective ways to manage a chronic health condition like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure, is to become an effective self-manager. The folks at Arthritis Today magazine have put together a listing from A-Z of 26 things you can do to get started on self-managing your arthritis. You …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arthritis Foundation asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to assist in identifying "ways to reduce disability and improve the function and quality of life for people living with chronic illness". In a report released at the end of January 2012, the IOM did just that. …
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The National Councol on Aging has requested your assistance in advocacy regarding the following matter: Congress is close to a deal on extending the payroll tax cut, unemployment insurance, and Medicare physician payment fix. The problem is how to pay for it. Reports indicate that one proposal involves a $5 billion cut to the Prevention …