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Osteoporosis can develop if your bone mass decreases or the structure of your bones changes, making the bones weaker and more likely to break.
November 21, 2024

Osteoporosis: What you need to know

Did you know that our bones are living tissue? To keep them strong, our bodies break down old bone and...

Osteoporosis
Rebecca Rose Vassy (right) with her partner Sean (left).
November 07, 2024

‘Nothing important went unsaid’

Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions....

Caregivers

Many caregivers struggle to take time for themselves.
November 05, 2024

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re...

Caregivers
Making an advance care plan is valuable for people at any age but especially for older adults or those facing a terminal illness.
November 01, 2024

Advance care plan: A checklist for the future

Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd...

Caregivers

End-of-life care can be medical and physical, but it can also look like emotional or spiritual support.
November 01, 2024

End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan

When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Steve Guttenberg said caring for his father brought his family closer together.
October 29, 2024

‘Look for joy and happiness in little things’

Steve Guttenberg has made audiences laugh and smile with his starring roles in hit comedies such as Police Academy and...

Caregivers

Aging in place is possible with the right support.
October 24, 2024

Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place

Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.”...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health
Video calls can help you stay connected with family, friends, and medical providers.
October 24, 2024

Helping from miles away: Strategies for long-distance caregiving

Millions of people act as long-distance caregivers, supporting loved ones who are aging or coping with an illness or disability....

Caregivers

As someone’s caregiver, learn as much as possible about their medical condition so you can best help them.
October 22, 2024

Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging

Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks,...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Most people first start experiencing symptoms around age 70.
September 03, 2024

Parkinson’s disease explained

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common...

Neurological disorders, Parkinson's disease

Personal Story

It took Randal and Lisa G. eight months and numerous doctor's visits to get a diagnosis.
December 05, 2019

Searching for words and answers: A couple’s Lewy body dementia experience

Randal G. was always a strong public speaker. "I was a person used to giving an hour-long presentation to 400 people...

Lewy Body Dementia, Personal Story
Marguerite and David Kaye on a recent vacation.
April 24, 2018

A couple’s caregiving journey

David Kaye never thought anything could hurt him. He spent 25 years in the Army as a Green Beret and served...

Caregivers, Personal Story

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