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Vitamin D for Older Adults: Benefits, Dosage, Deficiency, and Supplementation
Learn why vitamin D is important for older adults, when supplementation may be necessary, what dose may be appropriate, and whether it helps prevent falls and fractures.
Osteoarthritis Treatment: How to Relieve Pain and Improve Quality of Life
Learn about the main treatments for osteoarthritis, including exercise, physical therapy, weight management, medications, injections, and when surgery may be recommended.
How Much Exercise Should Older Adults Get Each Week?
Learn how much walking and other types of exercise older adults should do each week, including strength training, balance exercises, and stretching.
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Taste, Smell, and Hyper-Palatable Foods in Older Adults: How to Maintain a Healthy Diet
Learn why older adults may prefer sweet, salty, and hyper-palatable foods, how aging affects taste and smell, and practical strategies for maintaining a healthy diet.
Brain Health and Social Connection in Older Adults: How to Keep the Brain Active
Learn how social connection, personal relationships and an active lifestyle can contribute to brain health and help reduce factors associated with cognitive decline in older adults.
Vaccines Recommended for Older Adults: Which Vaccines Do Seniors Need?
Learn which vaccines are recommended for older adults, including influenza, COVID-19, shingles, RSV, pneumococcal disease, tetanus, and other vaccines based on age and health conditions.
How to Prevent Falls at Home in Older Adults: Simple Ways to Make the Home Safer
Learn how to prevent falls at home in older adults with simple safety measures, better lighting, exercises, and practical precautions for the bathroom, bedroom, stairs, and other areas.
Varicose Veins in Older Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Learn what causes varicose veins in older adults, the symptoms they can cause, how they are treated, and which warning signs require medical attention.
Do Older Adults Need Multivitamins?
Learn whether older adults should take multivitamins, what the latest research says, who may benefit from supplementation, and which vitamins deserve special attention with aging.