Healthy aging means something different to different people. If you’re in your 40s, you’re thinking about prevention. You might be caring for an older parent. If you’re that older parent, you might already have a hip or heart issue you’re managing.
Self-care is key. “As we age, we need to pay attention to our bodies to keep them healthy or to get help when needed,” says Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD.
Whatever your health or age, one thing is true: We’re all growing older. Aging gracefully, on the other hand, requires acceptance, action, and support.
Need a primary care provider to help you on your aging journey? Find a doctor near you.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and trauma-related hospital visits among older people and the numbers are on the rise. Get fall prevention tips to help keep you or your loved ones safe at home.
Visiting aging relatives over the holidays? Amongst the joy, this is an opportunity to consider the effects of aging and check up on your loved ones.
Aging may not sound fun. But at 84, Lee stays healthy by kayaking and traveling. Here's Lee and her primary care doctor, Andrew Wolf, MD, talking about how to prepare to age gracefully, starting now.
If it’s time for a nursing home or assisted living, learn about researching different options and figuring out how to pay for it.
Parkinson's is a brain disorder that causes poor balance, tremors and difficulty with movements. Watch a video with two UVA neurosurgeons explaining Parkinson's treatments.
For many people, spending time with family is the best part of the holidays. But if you noticed that elderly relatives don't seem as sharp or steady as before, here's some tips on how to tell if they need help.
Hillary Clinton contracted pneumonia, and everyone wondered: What did it mean? Was this serious or not? Dr. Kate DeGeorge explains the basic facts.
Is 60 the new 40? That's up to you! Our expert geriatrician advises the best way to age gracefully is to not ignore the symptoms you would probably rather ignore, like memory loss and instability. Learn what to watch for in this guide to health in your 60s and beyond.
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