Getting the Care You Need via Telemedicine
Telemedicine—consulting with healthcare professionals via video—is a new reality. The federal government has temporarily expanded telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries to cover these virtual visits.
Staying Connected While Staying Home
Limiting physical interaction does not have to mean stopping social interaction altogether. We’ve gathered tips—some high-tech, some low-tech—from our Aging Mastery® Program to help you stay active and involved.
ReadEncouraging older adults to stay active and safe during the coronavirus pandemic
Your organization may not be able to offer group exercise classes during[...]
ReadUPDATED: Coronavirus: What Older Adults Need to Know
The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, and NCOA is taking proactive steps to share the best information we have to protect the public’s health, especially among older adults.
ReadDrinking and Healthy Aging: Know Your Limits
As we age, alcohol use can remain a part of a healthy lifestyle. But older adults should know that age changes our bodies in ways that make alcohol affect older adults more profoundly.
ReadWhy Menopause Matters
Menopause is more than just hot flashes and night sweats. While the symptoms of menopause can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, not all women experience the same symptoms.
ReadUnderstanding the Opioid Crisis Through the Lense of Aging
We surveyed community-based organizations (CBOs) about how the opioid crisis is affecting the older adults they serve. What we found reveals a lot about the important work already being done by CBOs, and the difficult circumstances faced by families struggling with the ripple effects of opioid addiction.
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