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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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What Is Long COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Oct 24, 2025
Long COVID refers to a range of symptoms that continue long after the initial, acute COVID-19 infection has passed.

Getting the Care You Need via Telemedicine

Oct 23, 2025

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
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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 Should Know About COVID Antivirals and Treatment Options

Oct 17, 2025
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What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV

Oct 16, 2025

COVID Basics: Risks, Vaccines, and Prevention Strategies for Older Adults

Oct 16, 2025

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

Oct 07, 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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