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With early detection, treatment, and expert care, older adults can live a long, productive, and meaningful life with Parkinson’s. Learn five steps you can take to live well with PD.

Apr 19, 2022

Parkinson's Disease: Early Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do When Diagnosed Read Article

Apr 18, 2022

How to Track Your Chronic Disease and Symptoms Through an Easy-to-Use Tool Read Article

Jul 28, 2021

The Best Way to Protect Yourself Against the Delta Variant Read Article

Jul 17, 2021

Obesity Treatment and Medicare: A Guide to Understanding Coverage Read Article

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Jul 9, 2021

Get Cooking! Top Tips for Older Adults Managing Arthritis Hand Pain Read Article

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Jun 22, 2021

Maintaining Your Medication Record Form Read Article

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May 20, 2021

Helping Moms with Low Vision Maintain Their Important Family Roles Read Article

May 14, 2021

Living with Vision Loss: Practical Tips for Safety and Independence Read Article

May 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Prevent Vision Loss Read Article

Apr 30, 2021

'May' You Sleep Better for Health and Longevity Read Article

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Ensuring Access to Needed Medications During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Getting the Care You Need via Telemedicine

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Apr 9, 2019

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know

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Sep 28, 2018

10 Questions to Better Understand Your Medication and Risk of Falling

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How Walking Can Ease Arthritis Symptoms

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Apr 19, 2018

Is Healthy Aging Your Goal? A Healthy Mouth Should Be, Too

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4 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease Using Medicare

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Mar 23, 2017

Healthy Smiles Make for Healthy Aging: 3 Lesser Known Risks of Poor Oral Care

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