Quarterly Digest
Disability and Aging
Letter from the Editor
By: Kelly Bonner

It's my favorite time of year. Growing up in South Florida, I didn't realize that leaves changed colors in the fall because palm trees only have two options: green or dead. When I moved north, it fascinated me to watch the leaves change, and now it signifies my favorite season, a season of change. It is a season of change here at NCHPAD too. We are discontinuing our monthly newsletter and moving to our quarterly digests. We hope that you enjoy the change as much as this Floridian enjoys watching the leaves change every year. We think it will be a great opportunity to provide more quality information directed towards specific topics.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Often overlooked, it is still a vital part at any age to get checked for breast cancer through mammograms and simply educating ourselves in the signs of early detection.

Click here to read how you can benefit from screening

Exercising with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be a debilitating disease, but incorporating an exercise program can improve one's lifestyle. Read about the specific components that should be included in a tailored exercise program.

Balance Training for Fall Prevention (Part 2)
Learn how to increase your knowledge of fall prevention, strategies to decrease falls, improve awareness of body position and postural alignment, and improve muscular strengthening and endurance.

NACDD
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

AAHD
American Association on Health and Disability


AADD
Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities


Research News Flash

If you have to do physical therapy, it might as well be fun. Check out the benefits of Wii Fit video gaming and post stroke therapy.

Fall Prevention Measures to Help Stay Independent

Planning ahead to ensure a future that you want to have is not hard. It includes simple steps like checking your fall risk, talking to your doctor, and making your home safer.

Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Early detection is important when it comes to colorectal cancer in older adults. All people over the age of 50 should be screened.