Quick Guide To Health Literacy

October is Health Literacy Month. Do you know what health literacy means and how it can impact the quality of senior care and overall wellbeing? Here’s a quick guide from health.gov that breaks it all down. Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information …

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The Widespread Problem Of Low Health Literacy

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the all the jargon and paperwork when you visit the doctor? You’re not alone. Here’s a look at the difficulties surrounding health literacy in today’s world. It’s time for full disclosure. Answer the following questions honestly (don’t worry, you won’t be graded): Have you ever had trouble understanding something a …

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