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Combining health and financial well-being

Jan 9, 2024

Health care insurance plans can vary across the country, and in some cases you may need to have a private insurance or pay out-of-pocket expenses to obtain certain services. Considering the financial insecurity that affects many individuals, how can financial literacy help plan, select and manage health expenses?

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New year, new me? Strategies to help achieve your New Year’s resolutions!

Jan 3, 2024

Research points to strategies that can help you quit smoking, exercise more, achieve a healthy weight, and improve your sleep.

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Holiday Visits and Recognizing Senior Loved Ones Needs

Dec 15, 2023

The holiday season is a time for joy, love, and family gatherings. It's also an opportunity to check on the wellbeing of our aging loved ones. Identifying signs that they...

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Breaking bread alone or in company

Dec 13, 2023

What do we know about the impact of eating alone or with others on health and well-being?

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Recommended Gifts for Seniors

Dec 6, 2023

Our Top Vyta Staff Picks Gifts for seniors or finding the right gift for our aging loved ones is sometimes not easy. Aging is something that happens to all of...

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Seniors on the campus

Nov 29, 2023

Age-friendly universities must adhere to 10 guiding principles which aim, among other things, at inclusion, civic participation and the personal and professional development of older learners, as well as intergenerational learning and the sharing of expertise. Let's explore the experiences of these universities and the strategies used to adopt the age-friendly principles.

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