Health & Wellness

Strength training doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy weights or spending hours at the gym. Resistance bands, light dumbbells, and even your own body weight can provide enough resistance to work the major muscle groups used in everyday life. For older adults, the goal is not necessarily to lift more weight. It is to maintain Read more >>

See which vaccines adults over 50 need right now, including updated RSV and COVID-19 guidance, organized by common health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease.

Mental health remains an important part of overall health throughout life. As people grow older, they may experience retirement, changes in physical health, loss of loved ones, caregiving responsibilities, reduced mobility, or changes in where and how they live. Any of these experiences can affect emotional well-being. At the same time, persistent depression, severe anxiety, Read more >>

Seventeen million Americans are raising children and caring for a parent at the same time. This is for the people living in the middle of that math.

The last item in most fall prevention plans is the first thing to touch the floor. Here is what safe shoes look like, and which pairs to retire.

A UTI after 65 does not always announce itself the classic way. Learn the quieter signs, the truth about the confusion connection, and when to call the doctor.

Heart attacks can whisper before they shout, especially after 65. Know the subtle warning signs and why calling 911 is never an overreaction.

By the time an older adult feels too hot, their body may already be struggling. Learn why heat reaches aging bodies faster, and how to stay ahead of it.

Do crossword puzzles and brain games actually protect against dementia? Here’s an honest look at what the science really says, and what helps more.

A fall is frightening, but knowing what to do makes all the difference. A calm, step-by-step guide for helping an older adult after a fall.