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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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How Standards Help Us Stay Safe at Home as We Age

Jan 10, 2025
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How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Last?

Jan 03, 2025

Is Shingles Contagious? What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 03, 2025

What Is Shingles? And How Long Can It Last?

Jan 03, 2025

Tdap Vaccine: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 03, 2025
What is a Tdap vaccination? When should older adults get one? Learn what you can do to stay safe from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV

Jan 03, 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

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

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

Jan 02, 2025

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