In order for people to actively work on staying or becoming healthy, they need to be aware of what a health-promoting lifestyle actually looks like. The term “patient activation” is used as a measurement of people’s knowledge, skills and confidence in managing their own health, which is imperative to the longevity of a population. A recent study identified one group of individuals with poorer levels of patient activation: senior citizens. Additionally, it found that those with one or more sensory impairments also had greater odds of having lower patient activation scores, which could indicate a need for greater patient education in these risk groups. Read More