Sagility’s Post

As we age, our propensity to fall increases. Maintaining balance becomes an issue. Lightheadedness can take a toll. And general weakness is a problem. But there is a solution. “Fall risk factors go unnoticed and unaddressed until it is too late. As our population ages, a proactive, multi-pronged approach to fall prevention is vital to address this important public health problem,” writes Lisa Doggett, MD, Senior Medical Director at Sagility, for McKnight’s Home Care. Get tips for individuals, families, and home care workers from her article: https://bit.ly/3TFpJzt #Frailty #OlderAdult #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage

As we age, our propensity to fall increases. Maintaining balance becomes an issue. Lightheadedness can take a toll. And general weakness is a problem. But there is a solution. “Fall risk factors go unnoticed and unaddressed until it is too late. As our population ages, a proactive, multi-pronged approach to fall prevention is vital to address this important public health problem,” writes Lisa Doggett, MD, Senior Medical Director at Sagility, for McKnights Home Care. Get tips for individuals, families, and home care workers from her article: https://bit.ly/3XoFuxA #Frailty #OlderAdult #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage

These are just a few of the harmful biases surrounding chronic illness. Let's work together to change the narrative. Schedule an appointment today: 317-939-6100 ☎️ or visit our website: https://ow.ly/b6U950Tc0LJ #INPC #HealthBias #ChronicIllnessAwareness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #HealthAdvocacy #ChangeTheNarrative #EndTheStigma #InvisibleIllness #HealthcareEquality #PatientAdvocacy

#ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay: It can be tough to tell if troubling behavior in a child is just a part of growing up or a problem that should be discussed with a health professional. Be aware of the warning signs of distress: https://lnkd.in/eNB_Mrd3 #AwarenessDay #MHAM2024

#Loneliness is emerging as a critical public health issue, impacting overall well-being with consequences comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day according to the U.S. Surgeon General: https://ow.ly/SfWR30szZUc 15 cigarettes a day. Think about that. Robin Caruso, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Chief Togetherness Officer, shares insights on spotting signs of loneliness as well as practical tools and resources to combat loneliness including our Member Connect, which engages community health workers and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield associate volunteers, known as phone pals, to build personal connections with individuals, empowering them to make behavior changes that reduce isolation and loneliness. Learn more: ow.ly/Q53830szYmi

It can be done anywhere, at any time and place. Some of its benefits include, building memory, reducing stress and blood pressure. 😄 Learn more by going to https://ow.ly/g02450QFiLQ Denton County Public Health #StressReduction #WellnessJourney #CredibleMind

Are you practicing self-care? Self-care is defined by the World Health Organization as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker. Visit https://lnkd.in/eTpqpV6i to learn more about self care and get tips and information based on your life phase #OHTs #OntarioHealthTeam

SAMHSA helps us define Harm Reduction to be: “part of the continuum of care and a comprehensive strategy that includes prevention, treatment, recovery, and health promotion.” Harm reduction is an important part of our comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorders through prevention, treatment, and recovery — and empowering people to reach their own goals through incremental change. Learn more about our integrated care model here: https://lnkd.in/eSrc-fbk #treatmentmodel #harmreduction #traumainformedcare #mentalhealthtreatment #substanceusedisorders #substanceusedisordertreatment #substanceuserecovery #mentalhealthrecovery

Check out this fact sheet by SAMHSA to learn more about tips for teens regarding alcohol use! It describes short- and long-term effects and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis. Download: https://lnkd.in/gzis3Bng #alcohol #teen #prevention #PreventionWorks

As #MentalHealthMonth ends, we shine a light on the suicide crisis and how health centers can intervene to help both patients and staff. Learn more at bit.ly/suicidesafer. #EnvisionHealthEquity