Hi NIFL-Health,

Two stories today with two perspectives about the same topic --
finding ways to help people safely care for themselves at home.

October 29. "Health Literacy: The Missing Piece We Didn’t Know Was
Missing." Andrew Eaves is Vice President of Marketing & Development at
the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut. He first
heard the term "health literacy" at a Chamber of Commerce event 3
years ago. His organization quickly took action -- knowing that
community and home health care is all about helping patients gain the
knowledge they need to take care of themselves right here and right
now. http://www.healthliteracy.com/hlm_article.asp?PageID=9173

October 29. "Family Member Helps 86-Year-Old Iowan Take Control of Her
Meds." Don McCormick writes about Marguerite Avant, an 86-year-old
woman who had been around the block a time or two, in terms of health
issues. But she now is finding it nearly impossible to remember each
of her prescription medications. Her great-nephew is using proven
health literacy strategies to help.
http://www.healthliteracy.com/hlm_article.asp?PageID=9277

Yes, health literacy even happens at home.
~Helen
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October is Health Literacy Month!
Helen Osborne, M.Ed., OTR/L
Health Literacy Consulting
helen at healthliteracy.com
508-653-1199
www.healthliteracy.com
www.healthliteracymonth.org
www.healthliteracyoutloud.com