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Health for Caregivers

Get information on prevention and managing 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 your self and loved ones.
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How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Last?

Jan 03, 2025
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Mental Health Stigma: Changing the Conversation

Jan 03, 2025

How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep

Jan 03, 2025

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV

Jan 03, 2025

Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

Jan 03, 2025
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What Is Respite Care? A Guide for Caregivers

Jan 02, 2025
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Flu Prevention 101: 7 Tips for Older Adults

Jan 02, 2025
Illustration of a doctor holding a shield, signifying that the shield is a vaccine blocker for illnesses like the flu, covid, among others.

How Effective Is the Flu Shot?

Jan 02, 2025

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

Jan 02, 2025

Are All Vaccines Fully Covered by Medicare and Medicaid?

Jan 02, 2025

Is your loved one at risk?

Falls Free CheckUp

Find out if your loved one is at risk from falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to keep them safe.

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Falls Prevention Success Stories

Dorothy Wall's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016
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Sandy Perry's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Elizabeth Goldfarb's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Brown's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016

Marjorie Franck's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016
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John Feirich's Falls Prevention Story

Sep 01, 2016
Learn more about the benefits of collaborating with physical therapists, including the positive impact on senior center programs and services offerings in this webinar on October 18.

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