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08/15/2022
6 Reasons To Get Moving
Aging comes with its fair share of changes. But there are things you can do to maintain your health, independence, and quality of life.
walking aids
07/01/2022
A Simple Way To Stay Independent As You Age
Learn how a cane or walker can help you keep your balance—and your freedom.
bladder control
06/24/2022
Don’t Let Loss of Bladder Control Hold You Back
If you’ve ever sprung a leak when coughing, sneezing, or laughing, you’re not alone.
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05/31/2022
Bone Health for Women
Osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, is more common among women, and it’s often not something you can feel.
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04/01/2022
Stay Social – It May Help You Live Longer
Being around others is good for your mental health, which makes it good for you!
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03/10/2022
On a Blood Pressure Med? Take Your Time Standing Up.
Some medicines may cause dizziness, which can lead to falling. Here’s what you should know.
annual physical
03/10/2022
Go to the Doctor Every Year – Even If You Feel Fine!
The best way to stay healthy and active in the future is to take care of yourself now.
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06/03/2020
5 Tips for When You’re Suddenly Sharing Living Space
You’ve been independent for a long time. Now, you may be sharing space with adult children, grandchildren, or other friends and family who need help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
02/01/2020
Telemedicine Brings a Doctor to Your Door
You stay in touch with friends on Facebook, ask Alexa for the weather, and text family with the latest news. Now, you can have a doctor come to you for a virtual house call, too.
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10/28/2019
Senior Spotlight: 7 Tips To Help With Holiday Stress
We may love the holidays, but that doesn’t mean they are easy. For seniors, holiday stress can be heightened in a way that’s tough for younger family and friends to understand.
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03/04/2019
Senior Centers Meet Demands of Active, Curious Members
Baby Boomers who are looking for ways to stay active and social should scan the programs at their local senior centers.
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02/27/2019
Staying Active at Every Age
You know it’s important to stay active at every age. It can help your ability to stay active if something is easy to do, fits your lifestyle and offers variety.
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02/19/2019
Keeping Busy and Staying Social
Stuck at home by bad weather, friends in Florida or a lack of activities? Nicole and Barb, ConnectiCare social workers, talk daily with many of our members.
advance directives
06/01/2018
The Conversation You May Be Avoiding (But Shouldn’t)
Think about how much you plan for: children’s education, buying a house, saving for retirement.
fall proof your home
05/03/2018
Do These 7 Things to Help “Fall Proof” Your Home
More than 75% of falls take place inside (or close to) the home. But you can make some simple and quick changes to help “fall proof” your home.
help for depression
04/24/2018
There’s Help if You Have Depression
Everyone feels down sometimes. But when sadness lasts for more than two weeks and makes it hard to live your life, you may be depressed.
preventive care
02/24/2018
Prevention: Take Care of Yourself
You know the saying: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Getting the care you need today may help you avoid health problems tomorrow (or at least get them treated sooner).
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11/09/2017
Falls – 6 Ways To Guard Against Them
As we age, our bodies change. We lose muscle mass. Some people develop arthritis or other health conditions.
09/20/2017
Ask Away. Your Doctor Has Heard It All.
A conversation-with-your-doctor checklist. Doctor visits can go by very quickly.

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