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Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
Healthy teeth and gums are important to your health and well being no matter your age! Thanks to advances in oral health research, it’s easier than ever before to keep your teeth and gums healthy as you age. To learn more about some common issues impacting your oral hygiene, and how to clean your teeth…
Read MoreAdapting Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s important that the loved ones in your life with Alzheimer’s remain active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to adapt activities to make…
Read MoreWhy Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It
We’ve all been there before! Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands. It can be a part of daily life after age 50. Most likely it’s osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. To learn about more ways to take care…
Read MoreCan Vaccinations Save Your Brain?
Staying up to date on your regular vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 shots, is especially important as we age. But these vaccinations may have an even bigger benefit! New research shows that the shots also might decrease the risk of age-related cognitive decline. To learn more about how sticking to a vaccine schedule may benefit…
Read MoreKeep Your Vision Healthy: Understanding Eye Tests and Diagnoses
Changes in your eyesight is an inevitable fact of getting older. However, it’s important to know that these changes may signify even more serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your…
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