Tag Archives: Chronic Disease Self-Management

This resource provides information on the health benefits of swimming for people of all ages. It also shares the benefits of swimming for those with arthritis, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.

Read tips, success stories, and innovative approaches for offering Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) programs in rural communities. Source: NCOA

“Summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. It is critically important that adults particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses know how to safeguard against problems. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some tips to help avoid the hazards of hot weather.” Source: NIH

NCOA has updated its advocacy issue brief on Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME). The updated brief outlines the FY16 funding of $16 million for CDSME from the Prevention and Public Health Fund.

Source: NCOA

A brief description of the national study of Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (2010 – 2012) and its findings are summarized in this report.

Source: NCOA

The Center for Healthy Aging has developed an infographic highlighting the success of CDSME efforts over the years.

ZocDoc is a searchable database used find doctors and dentists by specialty and location.

This guide by the National Institute of Health provides useful information on planning your doctor visit.

This guide to Medicare preventive services and screenings provides information on services covered by Medicare, preventative visits, and costs associated with visits. Source: Medicare.com

Download Boston University’s poster presentation from the 2014 Healthy Aging Forum, “Good oral health leads to cardiovascular health: A 15 year follow-up study in Finnish elders.”