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Don’t Miss Signs Of Mental Health Struggles In Ohio Children

 Mental illness often goes unrecognized in young children, and especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to recognize signs that children are struggling. Distinguishing between normal childhood behaviors and behaviors that indicates a problem can be difficult, and parents should tune in to nonverbal cues and behaviors. "Unlike adults who are able to verbalize their feelings, based on their stage of development, children may not be able to communicate how they are feeling; instead, they often do so through behaviors," explains Kamilah Jackson, M.D., M.P.H., a medical director at AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, a national leader in Medicaid managed care. Ohio officials report that the COVID-19 pandemic in particular has impacted the mental health of the state’s children.In November 2021, officials at Dayton Children’s Hospital said they had seen an approximate 30 to 40 percent increase in mental health symptoms in children since the b...
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Free Online Survey Alerts Older Adults To Risks Of Falling, A Major Hazard

  – The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. One thing that’s still the same? Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk.Even during the COVID-19 era, falls remain the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. Falls can significantly impact an older adult’s quality of life. A fall can cause older persons to become socially isolated or fearful of leaving home and can lead to costly medical expenses.One important first step toward staying safe is learning what aspects of your life can put you at greater risk of falling. The National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well, has created a free online survey to help you identify your falls risks – and offers practical steps to address them.It’s called the Falls Free CheckUp, and it’s being launched as part of NCOA’s annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 21-25."We want older adults to be the...
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