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Prevention

It's never too late to take steps to support your health and well-being. Prevention is key to staying well, including developing a relationship with your physician for trusted advice, and education on how to avoid ongoing conditions or accidents.
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Getting the Care You Need via Telemedicine

Oct 23, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic made telemedicine a reality for all of us. Here are four tips to help make sure your telemedicine visit is as beneficial as possible.

Flu Prevention 101: 7 Tips for Older Adults

Oct 21, 2025

What Is the Best Mask for COVID-19?

Oct 21, 2025

When Should I Get My Flu Shot? A Guide for Older Adults

Oct 20, 2025

4 Reasons Older Adults Are More Likely to Get COVID If They’re Not Vaccinated

Oct 17, 2025
A senior man is laying in bed under his covers with a tissue close to his mouth and his eyes closed, suffering from covid.

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV

Oct 16, 2025
RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe illness in some older adults. Find out if you're at high risk and if the RSV vaccine is right for you.

Stay Falls and Injury Free

Falls Free CheckUp

Did you know you have the power to lower your risk of falling? Take our 2-minute Falls Free CheckUp to see what causes falls and how to prevent them.

Check Your Risk Today

How Can I Prevent Heart Issues from COVID or the Flu?

Oct 15, 2025
COVID and flu season can pose a double threat particularly those with heart conditions. These five tips from the American Cardiology can help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Can You Get Shingles If You’ve Already Had It?

Oct 07, 2025

Shingles vs. Monkeypox: What’s the Difference?

Oct 07, 2025

Shingles Vaccine for Older Adults: Cost, Coverage, and What You Need to Know

Oct 06, 2025

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