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Apr 24, 2024

The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Conditions in Older Adults Read Article

Apr 23, 2024

Does Medicare Cover Heart Disease? Read Article

Apr 10, 2024

Improving Your Life Through the ABCs of Parkinson's Disease Read Article

Apr 8, 2024

Exploring the Link Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health in Older Adults Read Article

Too much sugar in your blood can lead to diabetes, which could damage your heart, kidneys and much more. The right care plan and lifestyle changes can help manage the disease.

Apr 5, 2024

What Is Diabetes? A Guide for Older Adults Read Article

Our fact sheet tells you more about how osteoarthritis relates to falls risk and how you can take action to protect yourself.

Mar 29, 2024

Osteoarthritis and Falls: Understanding the Connection and Protecting Your Well-Being Read Article

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Mar 13, 2024

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones Read Article

Mar 5, 2024

Why A Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life Read Article

Feb 29, 2024

COVID Boosters, Variants, and Treatments: What You Need to Know and Do Now Read Article

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COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe Read Article

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Feb 28, 2024

Achieving a Healthy Weight: Your Options After 60

Two Black senior women are out exercising while smiling and talking to each other.

Feb 27, 2024

How Excess Weight Impacts Our Mental and Emotional Health

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Feb 27, 2024

How to Care for Obesity: 5 Actions for Older Adults

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Feb 15, 2024

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

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Feb 12, 2024

Supporting Black Futures During Black History Month by Ending Diabetes Disparities

Learn about why cancer screenings are important for seniors and what how they can reduce cancer risk, and what cancer screenings are important as you age.

Feb 6, 2024

Prevention: How Older Adults Can Reduce Their Risk of Cancer

The FDA fully approved Leqembi® for early-stage Alzheimer’s treatment and Medicare Part B covers it. Here’s what to know about access, cost, and more.

Feb 5, 2024

Alzheimer's Medication Leqembi is Covered by Medicare—But Access and Effectiveness Questions Remain

Dementia affects your memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is the most common type, but there are others that affect the brain in different ways.

Jan 24, 2024

What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Memory loss that makes it hard to function day-to-day is one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Early diagnosis can lead to treatments that manage your symptoms.

Jan 23, 2024

What Is Alzheimer's? How Is It Treated?

Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening. Find out more about cervical cancer symptoms, risk factors, and screening guidelines.

Jan 17, 2024

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Screening Recommendations

Lecanemab, a new drug for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, could potentially slow the progression of dementia. Learn more about this anti-amyloid treatment.

Jan 12, 2024

Leqembi and Alzheimer's Disease: Benefits, Side Effects, and What It Costs

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Jan 12, 2024

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters

Men typically don’t get osteoporosis. Thankfully, 73-year-old Ed’s doctor suspected otherwise—and a DXA scan proved it. Learn how a bone density scan can help older adults.

Jan 10, 2024

DXA Bone Density Screening for Osteoporosis: Ed Doyle’s Story

From an osteoporosis diagnosis to better bone health. Lolly learned the hard way that osteoporosis can affect young women, too. Let her story inspire you to invest in better bone health starting now.

Jan 10, 2024

Lolly Bates: A Personal Journey Through Osteoporosis

With rising costs, it’s natural to be worried about affording your insulin. Learn what Medicare covers and how you can save on your diabetes medication.

Nov 6, 2023

Diabetes and Insulin: A Guide to Paying with Medicare

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Oct 20, 2023

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

Prevent Cancer Foundation offers Spanish-language resources about cancer prevention and early detection to help address some of the barriers to routine cancer screenings for Hispanics/Latinos may include racism in the health care system, language, lack of paid sick leave and insurance, and education levels.

Sep 26, 2023

How to Improve Cancer Screening Rates for Hispanic Americans

If you're living with a chronic condition, planning and support can lay the groundwork for your next hospital stay. Here are five ways you can be more prepared for a hospitalization.

Sep 7, 2023

5 Tips to Be Prepared and Banish Fear of Hospitals While Living with Chronic Illness

Learn when to talk to your health care provider and what you can do to reduce your risk of prostate cancer and have the best chance of survival if you are diagnosed.

Sep 6, 2023

Prostate Cancer: Early Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do When Diagnosed

Are you at risk for osteopenia? Learn what it is, what triggers it, and what you should do if you have it—so you can better protect your bone health.

Aug 10, 2023

What Is Osteopenia and How Does it Affect Older Adults?

More than half of people living with HIV in the U.S. are older than 50. They live with unique challenges and also offer tremendous value to our communities.

Jun 2, 2023

Aging With HIV: Recognizing Unique Needs and Challenges

Take 6 minutes to learn how you or your loved one can live better with Parkinson’s Disease.

Mar 28, 2023

Living Better with Parkinson's Disease: What to Do for Yourself or a Loved One

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Mar 13, 2023

Get the Facts on Chronic Disease Self-Management

Arthritis-approved evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs) are programs that have proven to have a positive impact on arthritis symptoms. Here's how to find them.

Feb 24, 2023

Managing Arthritis Symptoms: How to Find a Program That Helps

Managing osteoarthritis symptoms is important for both physical health and emotional well-being. Staying active and engaged in life can reduce feelings of depression, isolation, and loneliness.

Feb 17, 2023

Why Older Adults Shouldn’t Ignore an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

Research into Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Latino communities, where rates are disproportionately high, could unlock clues that would help people of all ethnicities.

Feb 15, 2023

Heavy Alzheimer's Disease Burden Among Latinos a Complex Puzzle

Learn about medication and non-medication options for treating osteoarthritis. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight are the most effective ways to manage osteoarthritis pain.

Feb 10, 2023

How Seniors Can Manage Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting over 32 million US adults. Learn the causes, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.

Feb 3, 2023

What Is Osteoarthritis? What Older Adults Should Know

Do you live with heart disease? Learn the many benefits of cardiac rehab after a heart attack, bypass surgery, stent placement, and other heart problems.

Feb 1, 2023

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

Physical therapy, proven to help older adults recover from injuries and help manage chronic conditions, is also a great wellness tool.

Jan 27, 2023

How Physical Therapy Can Prevent Health Problems

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

Jan 23, 2023

What Is Hypertension? A Straightforward Guide for Older Adults

As you work with your Parkinson’s care team to find the right medication regimen, keep these health and safety tips in mind.

Dec 14, 2022

Medication Management and Parkinson's: What Older Adults Need to Know

Breast cancer is highly treatable if found in the early stages when treatment is more likely to be successful. Learn how screenings can be effective for early detection.

Sep 27, 2022

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screenings

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Aug 4, 2022

Self-Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Older adults living with diabetes can benefit from a positive, supportive social network to help them make and maintain necessary behavior changes. Remember, you're not alone.

Jul 29, 2022

Older Adults and Diabetes: How Social Support Can Help

Learn more about the mental health challenges experienced by people living with Parkinson’s and care partners, and ways to manage emotional well-being.

Jun 8, 2022

The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson's: How It's More Than a Movement Disease

Early detection and treatment are vitally important in managing diabetes. Learn about 10 common symptoms of diabetes in older adults.

Apr 26, 2022

What Are 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes in Older Adults?

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

MHP Salud offers a chronic disease management tool that can be used to track the management of a chronic condition(s).

Apr 18, 2022

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

Exercising as an older adult in the winter can be challenging as temps drop and roads and sidewalks become slippery. Here are 6 tips on how to stay active.

Dec 14, 2021

6 Ways to Stay Physically Active in the Winter

Two senior women are walking briskly in the park, smiling while exercising.

Nov 10, 2021

How You Can 'Walk With Ease' to Conquer Arthritis

A Black senior woman is smiling while going for a run in the park.

Oct 22, 2021

5 Tips to Help Older Adults Stay Motivated to Exercise

Falls have resulted in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually. Answer questions to assess your risk.

Aug 30, 2021

The Life-Changing Benefits of Exercise After 60

Learn more about the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) database..

Jul 9, 2021

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

A senior man suffering from vision loss, wearing a khaki trench coat is walking across the street using walking stick.

May 14, 2021

Living with Vision Loss: Practical Tips for Safety and Independence

A Black senior woman is radiant in the sun, wearing sunglasses and a brimmed hat while smiling.

May 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Prevent Vision Loss

Take steps to protect your vision, detect eye diseases early, and maximize use of limited vision. Each state offers free or low-cost services to help.

Apr 27, 2021

How to Care for Your Eyes as You Age and Get Help with Vision Loss

A Black senior man is practicing yoga in the park with other older adults.

Oct 1, 2020

Osteoarthritis vs Osteoporosis: What Are the Differences?

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Sep 15, 2020

Aging with Dignity Shouldn’t be a Stroke of Luck

Learn about Walk with Ease, a six-week program focused on making physical activity a part of everyday life to help manage pain from osteoarthritis.

Jul 26, 2018

How Walking Can Ease Arthritis Symptoms

Jun 28, 2018

Never Alone: An Interview with Long-Term HIV Survivors

A senior Caucasian woman is having her blood pressure checked while receiving care in her home.

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

Dental problems pose risks more serious than just tooth pain. Learn about three lesser known risks of poor oral health and what you can do to prevent or manage them.

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

5 Malnutrition Facts You Probably Didn't Know

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