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How Hair Loss Affects Mental Health: A Guide for Older Adults

Apr 09, 2025
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Obesity Treatment and Medicare: A Guide to Understanding Coverage

Apr 08, 2025

Age-Related Hair Loss Explained: A Guide for Older Adults

Apr 07, 2025

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

Apr 03, 2025

Medicare and Vision Coverage

Apr 01, 2025
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Ageism in Health Care: A Vision Loss Perspective

Feb 14, 2025
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COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

Jan 22, 2025
As the U.S. enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a safe and effective COVID booster shot and other tools to help older adults stay healthy.

What’s the Difference Between Flu and COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Jan 15, 2025

Being Admitted to the Hospital: What to Do Before, During, and After Your Stay

Jan 14, 2025

Shopping for OTC Hearing Aids: How it Works, Where to Buy, and Other Buying Tips

Jan 03, 2025

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.

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