Kris and Paul met in 1993 and eventually became one of the first couples in the world with Down syndrome to get married Source: Widow with Down syndrome shows the power of love after husband’s death – CBS News Deep in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, family and friends gathered to help 59-year-old Kris Scharoun-DeForge pay …
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Americans are living longer, which means our health care system has to meet the needs of an increasing number of older adults. Check out WebMD’s survey of those 65 years and older and their caregivers. Source: Age-Friendly Health Care Click to Download and Print PDF Care of older adults is mired in misinformation, with most …
This cohort study uses Medicare data to examine the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer disease and all forms of dementia in individuals with Down syndrome. Source: Epidemiology of Dementia and Alzheimer Disease in Individuals With Down Syndrome | Congenital Defects | JAMA Neurology | JAMA Network Eric Rubenstein, PhD1,2; Sigan Hartley, PhD1,3; Lauren Bishop, PhD1,4 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA Neurol. Published online October 28, …
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Source: EARN’s Mental Health Toolkit Not all disabilities are visible to the eye. Among those that are often non-apparent are mental health conditions. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five American adults experiences a mental health condition each year. For many of these individuals, work is a key part of their …
Source: Feasibility of a school‐based exercise intervention for children with intellectual disability to reduce cardio‐metabolic risk – Bellamy – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research Abstract Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at increased risk of secondary health conditions, reduced quality of life and life expectancy. Children with ID demonstrate low levels of physical activity …
Source: CDC Emily P. Terlizzi, M.P.H., Eric M. Connor, Carla E. Zelaya, Ph.D., Alissa M. Ji, National Center for Health Statistics; and Alexis D. Bakos, Ph.D. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Minority Health Abstract Objective—This report examines racial and ethnic differences in the reported importance and frequency of seeing culturally competent …
Older adults in the US deserve safe, effective, and patient-centered care in the settings in which they receive their care. The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative aims to develop an age-friendly health system model and rapidly spread the model to 20% of US hospitals and health systems by 2020. Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement: What Is …
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4Ms Framework Source: Panel: The Age-Friendly Health Systems Movement – The John A. Hartford Foundation WebMD and The John A. Hartford Foundation invite you to join an October 29th event about the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, featuring the release of a new consumer survey and a powerhouse panel discussion. RSVP here. The evening discussion will highlight findings from Driving …
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Source: News – HealthMatters Sweden In the last few weeks, 36 course leaders have attended three web seminars and are now trained to hold the course Health plays a role. Work on Health plays a role based on the Academic Primary Care Center (APC) in the Stockholm region. Eva Flygare Wallén, Med Dr is project manager and Elinor …
Learn how deprescribing works, & how aging adults can safely reduce their medications. Plus 7 types of medication that seniors should avoid or reduce.
