Chronic Diseases

12+ hour, 59+ min ago   (210+ words) mecwacare has strengthened its services with the acquisition of Evergreen Retirement Village Pakenham, expanding its integrated model of care and support for older Victorians in one of Melbourne’s significant south-eastern growth areas. “Welcoming Evergreen Retirement Village into the mecwacare family…...

9+ hour, 8+ min ago   (570+ words) September 16, 2026 Bayo Agboola Health 0 The President and Founder of West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, on Tuesdayadvocated for greater attention to clinical nutrition and the integration of nutrition care into Nigeria’s healthcare system....

21+ hour, 9+ min ago   (290+ words) The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, WASPEN, has launched Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026 with a push for hospitals to treat nutrition as a core part of patient care, not just a community programme. Speaking from the United States…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago   (232+ words) The state has flagged 13 government-owned greenfield sites for potential aged care homes and assisted living facilities. Providers are invited to express interest in developing and operating new aged care homes and assisted living facilities on sites owned by the Tasmanian…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago   (628+ words) Gable Pines in Vadnais Heights is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the senior living center has created a host of community activities for residents. Boisterous laughter hits the ears long before one enters the casual pub room at…...

16+ hour, 14+ min ago   (184+ words) Sep 15, 2026, 17:59 ET "As a primary care physician, I've struggled at times to get patients to care about their blood pressure. Nuna changed that. It gives patients a simple tool to build healthy habits at home. I've seen it help patients…...

16+ hour, 49+ min ago   (232+ words) National Senior Communities, The Evangelical Lutheran Society and Presbyterian Homes & Services are again the top-three largest senior living non-profits in the U.S. That’s according to the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 200, an annual release that tracks the 200 largest nonprofit providers for the sector…...

17+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1412+ words) The Aegis Ballard senior living community / Image Courtesy of Dahlin Group In 2026, senior living development isn’t dead, but it is hibernating. Providers are launching more targeted development efforts based on local market demand, and finding success in repositioning or renovating…...

14+ hour, 38+ min ago   (115+ words) Press release from Prince William County Government: All the programs being offered are designed to support health, independence and social connection. According to research from the Mayo Clinic, the quality and depth of your relationships matter deeply for healthy aging....

19+ hour, 35+ min ago   (426+ words) Kenya is facing a growing health challenge that can no longer be treated simply as a matter of personal lifestyle choices: experts are warning that rising obesity is helping fuel the country’s growing burden of diabetes and other chronic diseases....