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Senior health

Get the latest news and information about senior health to ensure you live a long and healthy life.

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Senior ERs are saving lives and changing healthcare
These simple, yet life-saving improvements are making hospital emergency rooms far less stressful fo...

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More calcium may not mean fewer fractures in seniors
A pair of reviews suggest the mineral may not be as helpful as once believed.

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Is dementia one of your biggest concerns for the aging population?
All health issues, including dementia, require care plans that can be complex and difficult to imple...

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What resources does aarp offer caregivers?
AARP offers resources to people caring for aging family members. In this video, HealthMaker Debra Wh...

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How can we help caregivers?
Being a caregiver to an older family member or friend presents a lot of challenges. HealthMaker Debr...

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How can I protect my heart as I get older?
Keep active throughout the day to protect your heart as you get older. Barbara Ficarra, RN, explains...

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How can we help america's senior population?
There are millions of senior citizens dealing with hunger in American alone. In this video, HealthMa...

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Healthy aging: preparing for a healthcare appointment
A guide to help you prepare for healthcare appointments, with questions on symptoms, medications, an...

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Aging and the immune system
Why the immune system works less well as you get older, with strategies to keep the immune system he...

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What is hospice care?
Many adults say that they'd prefer to die at home, free of pain and surrounded by friends and family...