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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
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
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
H20 for healthy aging
Water is essential for just about every function in our bodies, from keeping our organs working properly to regulating our...
NIH Research, Healthy Aging, Nutrition
Learning about aging from turtles and other cold-blooded critters
As we get older, our bodies change in ways that can affect our health and well-being. Over time, our cells...
Healthy Aging
Stay connected: Tips from the National Institute on Aging for combating social isolation and loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely in a busy supermarket or a crowded party? While we all feel lonely sometimes, social...
Healthy Aging
Live long, be well: Science-based tips for healthy aging
It’s a time to celebrate getting older, but caring for your body, mind, mental health, and relationships has health benefits...
Healthy Aging
NIH-Kennedy Center initiative explores ‘Music and the Mind’
Can music help us learn? Can it ease chronic pain? Can it improve your health in general? These are important...
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stroke, Healthy Aging, Child Development, Sound Health