by ADRC | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
When eating away from home, it can be difficult to make healthy choices. Many times, restaurants offer items that are higher in calories, saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars than the foods you prepare at home. Here are some tips on making healthy choices when...
by ADRC | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Theme
Question: What can I do to reduce the risk of falling in my home? Answer: Each year there are about 3 million emergency room visits and 1 million fall related hospitalizations among older adults. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your...
by ADRC | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare
The difference between an inpatient and outpatient is very important because it determines how and if Medicare will cover your care. You must be formally admitted by a doctor to be considered an inpatient. If you have not been formally admitted to the hospital, you...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia, Monthly Theme
Whether you are beginning to notice brain changes, or have a diagnosed type of dementia, there is plenty you can do to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe for Medical Alert Month! Power of Attorney for Healthcare Document Everyone age 18 and over should have...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Theme, Nutrition
Nutrition plays an important role in falls prevention. Poor nutrition impacts your overall health and can cause frailty, which increases your risk of falling. Those who have fallen are more often malnourished than people who haven’t fallen, one study finding...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Advocacy, Blog, Voting
Let’s get ready to exercise our voting rights! 2024 Partisan Primary: Tuesday, August 13 2024 Presidential Election: Tuesday, November 5 Get Registered Are you registered to vote? Do you need to update your registration? To check your status or update your...
