Your First Step Toward Safety: How to Make Your Home’s Entry Points Safer for Aging in Place
The front door Kitchen Stairs Hallway Bedroom Bathroom Find an occupational therapist for advice Occupational therapists help you continue doing the things
8 Ways to Make Your Stairs Safer: A Practical Guide for Older Adults
If you’re one of the many older adults who want to stay in their homes as they age, you may
COPD: What It Is, How It Develops, and What Helps Most
Diagnosis Often COPD can be hard to diagnose because symptoms can be the same as those of other lung conditions.
How Your Lungs Change with Age, and Why Decline Is Not Always Inevitable
Your lungs are amazing, hard-working organs, but they are not immune to the passage of time. As you age, so
Social Connection Is Health Care: The Hidden Risk Too Many Seniors Face Alone
Summary Social isolation (the objective state of having few social relationships or infrequent social contact with others) and loneliness (a
Eat Now, Thrive Later: How Healthy Food Choices Support Aging with Independence
Boston, MA—Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower
One in Four Seniors Is Socially Isolated: Here’s How to Start Reconnecting
Have you ever felt lonely in a busy supermarket or a crowded party? While we all feel lonely sometimes, social
Loneliness Is More Than a Feeling: Why Staying Connected Protects Senior Health
Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone.
The National Institute on Aging’s Guide to Protecting Your Cognitive Health
Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities
Seven Science-Backed Habits That Protect Your Brain as You Get Older
While there’s no sure-fire way to prevent or cure dementia, research shows that your daily habits can play a powerful