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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

Mar 23, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease at a Glance and the Resources That Help Read Article

Feb 15, 2022

How to Care for Obesity: 5 Actions for Older Adults Read Article

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Jan 12, 2022

What You Need to Know About Aduhelm Read Article

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Dec 14, 2021

6 Ways to Stay Physically Active in the Winter Read Article

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Aug 30, 2021

The Life-Changing Benefits of Exercise After 60 Read Article

Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Chronic Disease Self-Management Read Article

Jul 13, 2021

6 Falls Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones Read Article

Jul 9, 2021

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

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May 14, 2021

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Apr 21, 2021

How Excess Weight Impacts Our Mental and Emotional Health

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Sep 15, 2020

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Mar 9, 2020

Chronic vs. Acute Medical Conditions: What's the Difference?

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Feb 20, 2020

Supporting Black Futures During Black History Month by Ending Diabetes Disparities

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Jul 26, 2018

How Walking Can Ease Arthritis Symptoms

A younger female caregiver holds the hands of a senior Caucasian woman who is smiling.

May 24, 2018

It’s Time to Support Young Caregivers

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Mar 28, 2018

4 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease Using Medicare

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Jun 15, 2017

LGBT Older Adults Run a Higher Risk for These 3 Chronic Conditions

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May 18, 2017

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 101: The Difference and Why it Matters

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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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Feb 23, 2017

Staying Heart Healthy After 65: What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation

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Aug 30, 2016

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