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Healthy Living & Wellness
Mental health doesn’t retire
Mental health isn't something we age out of caring about. This World Mental Health Day, check in with yourself, and with the people around you. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can say is, "How are you really doing?"
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.
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a moment set aside each year to shine a light on a topic many of us tend to put off: what we actually know about ovarian cancer, and what the research says about catching it early. It is a good reminder to get familiar with your own health and your own risk.
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.