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Heart Disease Caregiving Resources & Support

Help a loved one navigate heart disease with confidence. Explore resources on heart conditions, prevention, treatment, heart-healthy diets, and managing care over time, plus tips for advocating for your loved one's health and well-being.
The risk for heart disease increases for our loved ones as we age. Find information about different types of heart conditions, preventing or managing heart disease over time, and how to seek and advocate for treatment.

What Is Hypertension? A Straightforward Guide for Older Adults

Jan 23, 2023
There are many factors that affect your blood pressure. Learn who is most at risk and how to prevent hypertension with basic lifestyle changes.

Heart Rate Zones by Age: A Guide for Older Adults

Oct 19, 2026

Sleep and Blood Pressure: How Rest Affects Heart Health

Feb 20, 2026

What Is Cardiac Rehab? And How Can it Help Your Heart?

Feb 01, 2023

Your Guide to Eating Heart-Healthy on a Budget

May 19, 2025
Following a heart-healthy diet means eating a variety of nutritious whole foods. But it doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn how you can eat right and save.

Does Medicare Cover Heart Disease?

Apr 07, 2026
Worried about your heart health? See which conditions qualify as heart disease and what services, like cardiovascular screenings, that Medicare will cover.

Medical Alert Systems & Falls

Falls Prevention

Learn more about medical alert systems with automatic fall detection, how they sense falls, and how their immediate alerts can help when it's needed.

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Help! Medicare Won’t Cover My GLP-1

Oct 15, 2026

Taking a GLP-1? 5 Things to Check Before Choosing or Changing Your Medicare Plan

Oct 14, 2026

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Sep 15, 2026

What to Drink When You Have High Blood Pressure

Sep 14, 2026

Fit Movement Into Your Day

Multiple short periods of exercise can be as beneficial as longer periods for some aspects of fitness. Find out how to personalize your physical activity to make sure it is what you want to do and when you want to do it.

More Ways to Manage Your Health

Get information on prevention and how to manage 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 yourself and loved ones.

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