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What Memory Changes are Common as We Get Older?

Apr 11, 2024

5 Common Age-Related Memory Changes and What to Do About Them Read Article

Feb 28, 2024

Achieving a Healthy Weight: Your Options After 60 Read Article

Feb 15, 2024

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know Read Article

Jan 17, 2024

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Screening Recommendations Read Article

Congress eliminated cost-sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, meaning Medicare now covers the entire cost of the shingles vaccine and others recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Jan 5, 2024

Are All Vaccines Fully Covered by Medicare and Medicaid? Read Article

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe illness in some older adults. Find out if you're at high risk and if the RSV vaccine is right for you.

Nov 16, 2023

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV Read Article

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Oct 20, 2023

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging Read Article

Sep 26, 2023

How to Improve Cancer Screening Rates for Hispanic Americans Read Article

Sep 7, 2023

5 Tips to Be Prepared and Banish Fear of Hospitals While Living with Chronic Illness Read Article

Sep 6, 2023

Prostate Cancer: Early Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do When Diagnosed Read Article

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Is your loved one at risk?

Find out if your loved one is at risk from falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to keep them safe.

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Sep 1, 2016

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

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Sep 1, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

Learn more about the benefits of collaborating with physical therapists, including the positive impact on senior center programs and services offerings in this webinar on October 18.

Sep 1, 2016

John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story Read Article

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