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Get information on prevention and managing ongoing health conditions focused on physical and mental health. From exercise tips to diet and nutrition, this is your one-stop-shop for caring for your self and loved ones.
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Can You Get Shingles If You’ve Already Had It?

Oct 07, 2025
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Shingles vs. Monkeypox: What’s the Difference?

Oct 07, 2025

Are All Vaccines Fully Covered by Medicare and Medicaid?

Oct 01, 2025

Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?

Sep 26, 2025

How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Last?

Sep 26, 2025
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Hair Loss and Chemotherapy: Your Questions Answered

Sep 16, 2025
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How to Manage Acute Pain Before and After Surgery

Sep 08, 2025
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What Is Genomic Testing?

Sep 05, 2025

Precision Health and Its Role in Cancer Survivorship

Aug 29, 2025

Precision Medicine: A Game Changer in Cancer Management

Aug 28, 2025

Is Your Loved One at Risk?

Falls Free CheckUp

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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Falls Prevention Success Stories

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016
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Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016
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John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016
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.

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