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Nurses’ Expanded Role Boosts Primary Care
istockphoto/ © monkeybusinessimages Under a new state law, advanced-practice registered nurses will be able to prescribe medications (except for controlled substances) after working under contract with...
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Help Us Stamp Out Hunger
To tackle the serious issue of hunger faced by millions of older adults, AARP and AARP Foundation today announced that on Saturday, May 10, they are joining the National Association of Letter Carriers...
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LOUISVILLE RANKED 17th MOST DANGEROUS IN NATION FOR NUMBER OF PREVENTABLE...
Louisville is among the most dangerous communities in the nation for pedestrians, ranking 17th most dangerous out of the 51 largest metro areas, a new report released by the National Complete Streets...
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Hearing More in May
May is National Better Speech and Hearing Month The National Hearing Test is a quick and convenient telephone-based screening for hearing loss that you can take from the privacy of your home. If you...
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New Scorecard Gives Kentucky Low Marks For Serving Older, Disabled Residents
Much more must be done to improve long-term services and supports A national report card released today on Kentucky’s performance on long-term care services and support for seniors, people with...
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Want to voice your concerns and experiences with rural hospitals?
Auditor Adam Edelen will host a series of public hearings across Kentucky this summer to discuss the financial health of rural hospitals. The 10 hearings kick off a study by the Auditor’s office that...
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These streets weren’t made for walking…
Second only to driving, walking is one of the most popular means of getting from point A to point B in the US. It’s easy, cheap and has the added benefit of boosting your mood and increasing your...
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Report May Boost Support for Caregivers
©Istockphoto/Melpomenem A legislative commission is expected to issue a report this fall on how to provide support for Kentuckians caring for aging relatives at home. The commission has identified...
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Prepare to Care Eases Burden on Families
Caregiving Ad Council AARP Kentucky is giving Prepare to Care presentations across the state to help ease the burden on family caregivers. The sessions prepare caregivers to talk with family members to...
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Helping Caregivers Perform Follow-Up Tasks
iStock_0000205 AARP Kentucky is building a grassroots coalition to push for legislation that could give caregivers greater confidence in caring for a family member after a hospital stay. The Caregiver...
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