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Managing Conditions

Healthy Choices Video Library

When it comes to your health, taking some simple steps can make a big difference. Learn more in just two minutes by visiting our Healthy Choices Video Library.
Managing Conditions

Living with Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured. Instead, doctors help patients control the disease. Your doctor will come up with a treatment plan to help you with symptoms. Here's what to expect and how to manage your condition.
Managing Conditions

Living with Pulmonary Disease

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the whole family may be breathing uneasily. Here, you'll find information about what to expect and tips for managing your symptoms.

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Care for Caregivers

Tips for Avoiding Burnout and Exhaustion

Daily caregiving can be very, very demanding. You may find it hard to go to work or even find the time to get prescriptions filled or go to the grocery store. So if a friend, family member or neighbor offers to help, accept.
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Exercise as Part of Your Life

Almost anyone, at any age, can safely do some kind of exercise or physical activity. You can be active even if you have a long-term condition like heart disease, diabetes or arthritis. And almost nothing is more important to your health. Physical activity helps you feel good and look good, too. Here are some tips to help you get started.
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4 Tips for Slowing Memory Loss

As we age, our cognitive skills may decline. Just as physical exercise helps to keep your body strong and flexible, activities that make the brain work are an important way to maintain mental agility. If your loved one has problems with memory, be sure to find activities he or she can manage. Here are some ways to build mental muscle.
Managing Conditions

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes results when your body does not properly convert the sugar from the foods you eat into energy and the sugar builds up in the blood. Learn the risks for developing diabetes, and improve your chances of preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
Care for Caregivers

How to Plan Summer Travel with Seniors

If you’re a caregiver you might think it’s too much trouble to take a vacation with an elderly parent who requires special care. In fact, with a little planning, you can still get away and have an enjoyable time. Here are some helpful tips.
Healthy Living

Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections Identify and Prevent the Most Common Infection in Older Adults Urinary ... serious health problems develop. Healthy Living urinary tract infections UTIs carousel ... tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common. Women of all ages are prone to them, but elderly men ...
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4 Vaccines for Older Adults

Staying informed and up to date will help ensure the good health of your loved one. These are the four vaccines that are most commonly recommended for older adults.
Healthy Living

The Way To Heart-Healthy Meals

Learn some ways you can help reduce the “bad” cholesterol and increase the “good cholesterol” in your blood by knowing which foods to avoid, which foods to eat more of, and how to cook them.
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Nutrition for Older Adults

These nutrients are especially important for adults over age 65. If your diet falls short, here are tips to help ensure you get enough.
Care for Caregivers

Putting Yourself on the Priority List

When you’re responsible for someone else’s care, it can be far too easy to neglect your own health. But to do the best job as a caregiver, it’s important to put yourself on the priority list. Staying physically and emotionally healthy can help you reduce your stress level, better manage the responsibilities of caregiving and improve your quality of life.