The vision of the American Diabetes Association is a life free of diabetes and all of its burdens. Raising awareness of this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the Association. American Diabetes Month® (ADM)
Asking for help is something no one is particularly fond of, and for the elderly, it rings that more true. It’s important to take the time as children or grandchildren in discussing the needs of elderly loved ones and taking
Hips are a common source of injury in adults and account for many senior disabilities. In fact, there were 332,000 total hip replacements done in the United States in 2010 and the majority of these surgeries are performed on senior patients. It
Studies have shown that living at home is better for the mental health of seniors, who are happier in a familiar environment where they can live independently. John Hopkins University has received a $4.1 million grant from Medicare to help
CHAP is an independent, not-for-profit, accrediting body for community-based health care organizations. Created in 1965, CHAP was the first to recognize the need and value for accreditation in community-based care. CHAP is the oldest national, community-based accrediting body with