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Healthy Living & Wellness
Video games and aging: Are there real benefits?
Can virtual reality games do more than entertain? New research explores their potential to support our cognition as we age.
Staying safe from ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Ticks and mosquitoes shouldn't keep you off the trail or out of the garden. Cover up, stay to the middle of the path, use repellent, and do a quick check when you head inside. With those habits in your back pocket, you can spend the rest of summer doing what you love, with a lot less to worry about.
Summer Essentials for Aging in Place: A Practical Checklist for Families
Simple ways to help an older parent stay cool, safe, and independent at home Summer can be a wonderful season for older adults living at home. Longer days, fresh air,…
Staying Safe and Socially Connected This Summer
Simple ways older adults and families can enjoy the season with comfort, confidence, and care Summer can be a wonderful season for older adults living at home. Longer days, warm…
Don’t ignore the signs: Supporting men’s mental health as we age
Would you recognize the signs if a husband, son, brother, or friend was struggling with their mental health? Learn how signs of depression in men can look different, why many men don't seek help, and how they can be supported.
Beating the heat: What changes as we get older, and what to do about it
As we age, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Certain medications, chronic conditions, and social isolation can further raise that risk. The good news: a few practical adjustments to when and how you stay active can make hot weather far safer, without asking you to give up your summer.