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Doctor's Note: Polypharmacy in Older Adults

October 17, 2019

By Dr. Shoshana Streiter, M.D., Brigham and Women's Hospital's Division of Aging

An older adult holding out medicine in their handsThere’s wisdom to the old adage that if your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. One of the most effective tools available to health care providers is pharmacology. With medications, clinicians can control diabetes, manage blood pressure, stabilize moods, eradicate harmful bacteria, and more. But pharmacology isn’t the only tool at hand and not every problem lends itself to a pill-shaped solution.... Read more about Doctor's Note: Polypharmacy in Older Adults

Free Registration Available for New Learning Collaboratives

September 27, 2019

NCECE is hosting three separate learning collaborative series over the coming months! Registration is free for each of these learning opportunities for health centers, and you can learn more about each series via the links below:

Expert Advice for Healthy Aging

September 19, 2019

Developing healthy aging habits, particularly around nutrition, can aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other chronic conditions. In recognition of Healthy Aging Month and World Alzheimer’s Month, we’ve compiled expert advice to share with your patients.

Healthy Diet, Healthy Aging

Dr. Umadevi Naidoo’s research on the integration of food, mental health and medicine has led to insight on such topics as ...

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Upcoming Webinar on August 22: Diabetes Management and Oral Health Among Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness

July 30, 2019

About the Webinar

Older adults with diabetes are at increased risk of periodontal disease and poor dentition, which may affect overall health, functional status, and quality of life. This webinar will address the burden of diabetes among older adults who have experienced homelessness and the burden of periodontal disease among this population, and promising and evidence-based practices aimed at improving overall dentition among older adults with diabetes who are homeless or formerly homeless.... Read more about Upcoming Webinar on August 22: Diabetes Management and Oral Health Among Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness

Webinar on June 24: Medication Adherence in the Elderly With Diabetes

June 24, 2019

About the Webinar

The challenges of multiple medications and complex comorbidities, including cognitive impairment, will be addressed utilizing a case presentation format in this webinar. We will provide an overall view of improving medication adherence in the population of diabetic older adults, with special consideration given to the management of these patients in the Community Health Center.... Read more about Webinar on June 24: Medication Adherence in the Elderly With Diabetes