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Health & well-being is a pillar of aging in place.

Maintaining good health is one of the most important aspects of aging gracefully and independently. This section is designed to provide seniors, caregivers, and families with trustworthy information, expert advice, and practical resources to support overall wellness in the later stages of life. Whether you're focused on preventing illness, managing chronic conditions, or simply staying active and vibrant, you can get the guidance you need to prioritize long-term well-being.

As we age, our bodies and minds experience natural changes—but with the right knowledge, many common challenges can be managed or even prevented. From nutrition and exercise to memory care, mobility, and mental health, we explore the topics that matter most to older adults. Our content is created to help you stay informed, take proactive steps, and make choices that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.

Covering a wide range of elderly health concerns, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cognitive decline, and emotional well-being. You'll also find helpful insights on medication management, fall prevention, and how to build a strong relationship with your healthcare providers. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or navigating your own aging journey, our goal is to simplify complex medical topics and offer realistic solutions for everyday living.

Stay on top of the latest health recommendations and senior care trends is more important than ever with articles dedicated to bringing you the most up-to-date and relevant information tailored specifically for older adults. We also share tips for integrating healthy habits into daily routines, making it easier to feel your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Living well in your senior years starts with prioritizing your health. Get help for you or your loved ones, so you can enjoy a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life—one step at a time.

Health articles

Elderly Depression

December 11, 2012 By Mark Hager

Elderly depression

Learn more about elderly depression. Info & video about the danger, what can trigger it & how to spot it. Getting help is easier than you might think.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: conditions, depression, elderly, elderly depression, health care, seniors

How to Keep Pure Air Indoors

August 29, 2012 By Mark Hager

Pure air

Pure air is not something to take for granted, especially when elderly relatives limited to a particular setting for an extended period of time are breathing it in over and over. That’s because, depending on a number of factors, the breathable space can easily become tainted. Inhaling the same dirty air has the potential to compromise their health […]

Filed Under: Health, Healthy Lifestyle Tagged With: central air, clean, dust, elderly, health care, Jakob Barry, mold, pure air, seniors

Physical Therapy for Elderly Patients

August 20, 2012 By Mark Hager

Elderly physical therapy patients may seem similar to each other, since most of our bodies age in similar ways. For example, some medical professionals believe that almost all of us will have arthritis in our spines by age 65. However, everyone’s body, regardless of whether they are from Philadelphia or Milan, are unique and our […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: alzheimer's, elderly, incontinence, osteoperosis, Parkinson’s, Philadelphia, physical therapy

Urinary incontinence among older adults

February 27, 2012 By Mark Hager

Urinary incontinence affects 13 million people in America, mostly older adults. Urinary incontinence is when urine leaks from the bladder involuntarily. It means that the bladder is unable to prevent urine from seeping, which can be due to number of reasons. Urinary incontinence is a very common issue and, although it has the potential to […]

Filed Under: Conditions, Health Tagged With: health care, Urinary incontinence

The Effect of Social Isolation and Aging in Place

November 22, 2011 By Mark Hager

Aging in place seniors social isolation and depression

The ability to connect with others is crucial. When a person is aging in place, he remains in his home for as long as possible which, depending on various circumstances, could lead to social isolation and depression. There are ways seniors can avoid isolation and caregivers can encourage social interaction to prevent this from happening. […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Aging in Place, caps2, depression, Dr. Jill M. Bjerke, social isolation

Seniors and Flu Shots

October 9, 2011 By Mark Hager

Elderly flu shot

October through May marks the flu season and, as always, seniors are encouraged to get their flu shots. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend all people ages 6 months and older get a flu shot, young children, people with certain health conditions and people ages 65 and older are at a […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: flu shot, influenza, vaccination

Seniors & Elderly Flu Prevention

December 6, 2008 By Mark Hager

Vaccinating seniors for flu prevention

You know it’s coming on when the fever, headache, tiredness, cough and other symptoms start. It can keep you from being at your best and slow you down. Even though it is easier to ignore it than interrupt your busy life, don’t. According to the CDC, every year 36,000 people die and 200,000 are put […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: baby boomers, CDC, elderly, flu, flu shot, health care, influenza, seniors, vaccinatioins

Website Helps You Manage Your Medication

November 29, 2008 By Mark Hager

Destination RX is a website that helps you manage your drug costs and puts the information about your medications within easy reach. The site is free and provides tools that are easy-to-use. The goal of the site is to assist you in safely and securely managing your medications and help you make informed prescription decisions. […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: healt, health care, healthcare, medicine, pharmacy, prescritpions, saving money

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