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Healthy Living & Wellness
Cold and Flu Season: How to Be Prepared at Home
Simple steps to help older adults and families feel more ready, supported, and comfortable through respiratory illness season As colder weather brings more time indoors, cold and flu season becomes…
Hello, fall: Small adjustments that help your body settle into the new season
Fall doesn't have to be the start of a long slowdown. Take a morning walk under the changing leaves. Plan a harvest meal with a friend. Set a reminder for the time change. Small steps now make for a stronger, steadier winter. Pick one or two of these ideas and try them this week.
Everyday aches and pains: Simple ways to keep moving
Feeling stiff after sitting or achy after gardening? Discover simple ways to prevent and manage everyday muscle and joint discomfort.
How age-friendly public spaces support independence and connection
The design of public spaces can shape whether older adults can move through their communities, participate in meaningful activities, and stay connected socially and with their communities with autonomy and dignity. Removing environmental barriers and engaging older adults in planning can help create communities in which people are better supported to live independently and participate fully as they age.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What the evidence says about screening
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and if you are a man over 55, you have likely heard the advice before: "Just get the test." It sounds simple, but the reality is a little more nuanced. Understanding that nuance is one of the most useful things you can do for your health this month.
Fall Home Preparation Checklist: Getting Ready for a Safer, Warmer Winter
Simple steps to help older adults stay comfortable, confident, and supported at home as the seasons change As the days get shorter and the weather turns cooler, fall brings a…