As temps rise, Kyians urged to monitor the elderly, children, babies for signs of heat illness
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Health experts are urging residents to stay hydrated and stay out of the sun…
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Opinion – Eugene Hsu: Empowering older adults in fight against elder abuse, an underreported issue
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed every June, raises awareness about the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is not…
Jeff Rubin: Discrimination facing our aging population affects everyone, not just old people
Who’s problem is it when it’s not my problem? I recently posed that question to a group of thought leaders…
Department for Public Health advises on how older adults can be prepared for disasters, emergencies
The Department for Public Health (DPH) has launched First 72 On You information campaign during the month of September –…
Public health officials launch information campaign to increase disaster preparedness efforts
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is launching the First 72 On…