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

Apr 14, 2025
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5 Simple Caregiver Tips to Check In and Show Up for Yourself

Apr 07, 2025

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Frequently Asked Questions for Older Adults

Apr 03, 2025

Offering Age-Friendly Care by Starting with What Matters Most

Apr 02, 2025

Achieving a Healthy Weight: Your Options After 60

Mar 06, 2025
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How Medicare Covers Telehealth Services

Feb 27, 2025
A telehealth service is a full visit with a provider that requires real-time communication through audio and video technology.​ Find out how Medicare covers telehealth.

Shingles vs. Monkeypox: What’s the Difference?

Jan 29, 2025
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Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

Jan 27, 2025

Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?

Jan 15, 2025

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

Jan 15, 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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