Type-2 diabetes is a condition that affects over ¼ of Americans over the age of 65.
Although there has been a dramatic and alarming increase of type-2 diabetes among young people, it has increased at
Falls Among Older Americans
Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head injuries, and can increas
Eye Diseases May Go Unnoticed In Individuals With Diabetes
(BPT) – With more than 8 percent of the American population having been diagnosed with diabetes, regular dilated eye exams are critical to prevent vision loss.
Diabetes is a disease that interferes wi
Living With Diabetes And Maintaining Healthy Vision
(BPT) – In 2012, diabetes health costs in the U.S. were $245 billion, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that by 2020, one in every three health care dollars in the U.S
Resources For Vision Loss
The following organizations offer excellent resources on vision loss: American Foundation for the Blind – www.afb.org Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults – www.hknc.org Light