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.
Meet Anelyssa D'Abreu, MD, a neurologist who treats the nervous system's disorders, including the brain and spinal cord, and movement disorders.
Ozzy Osbourne, rock star and TV personality, recently revealed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. This movement disorder affects about 10 million people worldwide. Learn about Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism and getting support.
The holidays can be a great reason to travel home and see family. For the adult children of aging parents, though, those trips can carry extra stress: a chance to see how Mom and Dad are doing at home. Learn what to watch for.
Elderly depression increases health risks & mortality rates, but not always for obvious reasons. Geriatric psychiatrist Meredith Lee, DO, explains how to prevent loneliness in older adults - and prepare for your own mental health as you age.
After many years of caring for her aunt and mother, both diagnosed with dementia, Geneva Alexanderson realizes the importance of making self care a priority.
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.
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