Older Adult Health
Discover practical strategies for maintaining your health and well-being as you age. Find insights on managing chronic conditions, staying active, and navigating healthcare here for a healthier, happier future.
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Body Changes That Come with Aging
With age comes many changes to the body. Both physical and mental changes occur, many of which are interconnected.
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Arthritis
Explore our collection of arthritis resources for a better understanding of this common disease that can be age-related.
Read moreUnderstanding Healthcare
Understanding how to best use your healthcare becomes important as we age, brush up on your knowledge.
Read moreMedication Management
Managing medications can be overwhelming, but with the right healthcare plan it doesn't have to be.
Read moreHospice and Palliative Care
As we age, hospice care becomes a consideration that many begin exploring - know your options.
Read moreHealth screenings after age 65
Prevention
Health Screening Guidelines for Women 65+
Here are the screening tests and immunizations that most women at ages 65 and older need. Although you and your healthcare provider may decide that a different schedule is best for you, this plan can guide your discussion.
Healthy Living
Health Screening Guidelines for Men 65+
If you're a man 65 or older, or someone who cares for a man 65 or older, here is a helpful list of screening tests and immunizations for men in that age group.
Fitness at every age
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Tai Chi May Work Well for Knee Arthritis
Knee pain and stiffness are common when you have osteoarthritis of the knee. Physical therapy and medicines can help ease those symptoms—as can the martial art tai chi.
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Exercise and Older Adults
Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass.
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Staying Fit the Old-fashioned Way
The major culprit behind the U.S. decline in physical activity may be our own high-tech and increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
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