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Communication With a Loved One Who Is Living With Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on June 21, 2021 - June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This is a time that we focus on the 50 million people who are living with Alzheimer’s disease—and also on the many millions of family members and friends who are supporting their well-being. Family caregiving is hard work, especially when a loved one is living with memory loss. There is hands-on care, piles of paperwork and watchful responsibilities. Yet many family members report that of these tasks, the most challenging is communicating with their loved one.
Vaccine Effectiveness
Posted on June 16, 2021 - Clinical trials showed COVID-19 vaccines currently used in the United States prevent COVID-19. Now CDC and partners are evaluating how well COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. COVID-19 vaccines are an essential tool to help protect people from COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to follow CDC’s recommendations, including getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to you.
Set a Good Example on Father’s Day
Posted on June 14, 2021 - June 20 is Father’s Day. June 14 – 20, 2021 is Men’s Health Week, and men are urged to focus on their health at this time—and to set a good example for the younger generation.
V-Safe
Posted on June 10, 2021 - Safety is a top priority while federal partners work to make COVID-19 vaccines available to anyone recommended to get one. Safety is considered before any vaccine is recommended for use.
Kaiser Study: 90% of Patients’ End-of-Life Goals Met After Advance Care Planning
Posted on June 8, 2021 - Do advance directives and end-of-life discussions really increase the likelihood that your care preferences will be followed? A new study reveals some good news.
