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The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds…

Women in the United States live longer than men - the majority live into their 80s. Many women age well and experience good health, but it depends in large part on having the proper preventive health screenings and practicing healthy…

While caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience, it’s often also physically exhausting and emotionally draining. According to AARP, almost 40% of family caregivers report their jobs as emotionally stressful. It is important that caregivers take…

May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000…

Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older American's Month. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in…

Perhaps the most powerful reason for seniors to walk was published in an article in American Family Physician. The authors stated: “Regular exercise and/or increased aerobic fitness are associated with a decrease in all-cause mortality and morbidity in middle aged…