Prevention for Older Adults

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Jan 19, 2022

How Older Adults Can Stay Protected During the Omicron Surge Read Article

Jan 11, 2022

A Guide to COVID-19 Testing for Seniors Read Article

Jan 7, 2022

How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications Read Article

Dec 30, 2021

Is There a Free Shingles Vaccine for Seniors? Here’s What You Should Know Read Article

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Oct 29, 2021

A Common-Sense Guide to the Common Cold for Older Adults Read Article

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Oct 15, 2021

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot: What You Need to Know During Flu Season Read Article

Falls Free CheckUp

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Check to see if you’re at risk of falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool. There are steps you can take to prevent yourself from falling.

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Sep 24, 2021

COVID Booster Shot: Do I Need It? Read Article

Sep 24, 2021

COVID Vaccines: What Seniors Need to Know Read Article

Aug 25, 2021

How Your Local Fire Department Can Help with Falls Prevention Read Article

Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention Read Article

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Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls

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May 13, 2021

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May 7, 2021

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Apr 27, 2021

How to Care for Your Eyes as You Age and Get Help with Vision Loss

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Feb 5, 2021

Falls Prevention Success Stories

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Jan 1, 2021

Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

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Nov 19, 2020

Hopeful News about COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

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Nov 3, 2020

Falls Free CheckUp

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Oct 1, 2020

Winterize to Prevent Falls

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Jul 30, 2020

Letter for Your Provider: Falls Free CheckUp

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Jan 23, 2020

Drinking and Healthy Aging: Know Your Limits

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Jan 16, 2020

Why Menopause Matters

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Jul 16, 2019

Fight the Heat with Hydration and Nutrition

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Sep 28, 2018

10 Questions to Better Understand Your Medication and Risk of Falling

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Sep 1, 2017

18 Steps to Fall Proofing Your Home

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Mar 23, 2017

Healthy Smiles Make for Healthy Aging: 3 Lesser Known Risks of Poor Oral Care

A senior Asian mom is making a heart shape with her hand and her daughter's hand.

Feb 23, 2017

Staying Heart Healthy After 65: What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation

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Feb 16, 2017

Taking Charge of Oral Health: 3 Ways to Prevent Dental Disease as We Age

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Sep 1, 2016

Preventing Falls: Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers

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Jun 15, 2015

6 Steps to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults

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Jun 11, 2015

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

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