As people live longer, more older adults and their families need support—physical support but also emotional support.
Seven years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, like so many older adults today, moved into an assisted living community. The two had drastically different experiences.
A version of this article appeared in the EDC Update Fall 2010. For more information contact Chris Miara at cmiara@edc.org or Ned Rimer at nrimer@edc.org
The Obama administration underscores the need to focus on overall health, well-being and prevention by addressing interrelated issues, such as substance abuse and mental health.
The Obama administration is closely focused on improving the overall health and well-being of Americans.
This project is part of the Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, operated by EDC’s Health and Human Development Division. It is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. For more information contact Al Yee at ayee@edc.org.
Child abuse and neglect is a hidden part of life. HHD is involved in a project to better understand and assist states with taking a more proactive approach to this issue.
In order for children to thrive and learn, they need to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and stable home. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens.
This online course is designed to support local leaders throughout the Americas as they prepare for and respond to the global (H1N1) 2009 influenza health crisis.
