The study of the intersection of social sciences and physical health has revealed that good health outcomes are profoundly affected by life and demographic factors. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, there are five domains into which social determinants of health…
Power and control. That’s what domestic violence is about. When you add a firearm into the equation, “Survivors experience a high level of fear because they know the reality of weapons. It can cause them to make extreme choices for their safety,” says Amy Bleser, Chief Operations Officer at Women Helping Women. “It’s a very…
People expect that their physical health will slowly deteriorate as they age. We all know it will happen. It’s just a matter of when it occurs and the severity and swiftness of the decline. Here are some common issues that elderly people commonly face, coupled with some recommendations for keeping illness at bay for as…
“A lot of elderly people are afraid to be alone, afraid to die alone.” So says Lynniece Scurry, Community Health Worker (CHW) for Health Care Access Now (HCAN). HCAN trains and dispatches CHWs to community members who benefit from connection to resources and education, resulting in better health outcomes. The reward of care coordination for…
Aging affects all of us differently. “Human beings are complex. Life is complex. There’s a long list of health troubles we might experience as we get older,” says Dr. Douglas Smucker, Medical Advisor for the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. But, as we age, the chance of experiencing a chronic condition—or “an ongoing condition…
It’s difficult enough to care for young children.It’s difficult enough to care for an elderly parent.What about if you have to care for both, at the same time? For some people, “sandwich caregiving,” as it has been termed, is a way of life. As an aging adult’s ability to perform everyday activities erodes, relatives often…
Imagine your house turning against you. The stairs to the basement become dangerous. The bathroom becomes a place where you could easily seriously injure yourself. Many people find that the places they’ve lived for most of their lives don’t suit them any longer as they age. What do they do then? “The most pressing issue…
No one wants to lose their memory. It’s a terrifying prospect. And cognitive decline isn’t just about losing your memory; it’s about not being able to think like you used to. For example, you might be confused by abstract concepts, have trouble with decision-making, or not understand friends’ and families’ conversations. Cognitive decline can make…
When a person has a “medical home,” it means they have relationships with providers for all their health needs. They can see those providers for regular tests and preventative care, as well as when they’re experiencing health issues. Having a medical home isn’t just about establishing primary care, but also dental and vision care, OB-GYN…
A medical home is “when a patient sees a regular doctor, and the physician’s office has full knowledge of the client’s medical history,” says LaVerne Wiley. As a Registered Nurse, Wiley was instrumental in the development of the Community Health Worker (CHW) education and certification program at Health Care Access Now (HCAN). Although she retired…
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