Nutrition, Symptom Management & Prevention

Many people who deal with chronic illness have to be mindful of the food and beverages they consume as they can have a detrimental effect on their health status. So then why is it that coverage for nutritional therapy under Medicare is so limited?

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NASW Summer 2020 Currents Newsletter Feature

“Instead of prioritizing funding towards institutional entities such as the police departments, state officials should strongly consider putting more of a focus on the department of aging.”

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Navigating A Loved One's Care Needs During COVID19

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