Hearing loss is a common problem for older adults. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Here are seven tips on how to cope: If you notice signs of hearing loss, seek professional advice. Let people know you have a hearing problem. Ask people to face you and […]
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Keep your heart healthy as you get older by: Being more physically active. Talk with your doctor about the type of activities that would be best for you. Move every day, even just for 10 minutes at a time (or less!). Start by doing activities you enjoy—brisk walking, dancing, bowling, bicycling, or gardening. Get more ideas on how
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Drug combo removes senescent cells, restores cell growth in obese mouse model—The senolytic drug combination of dasatinib and quercetin cleared senescent cells from obese mice in a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic
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Caring for a person at the end of life can be complicated. The National Institute on Aging has resources in both English and Spanish to help. Check out these newly translated Spanish-language articles: Proporcionar cuidados de confort al final de la vida (Providing Comfort at the End of Life) Read about how to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to a
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By Judith Graham FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Come join us on Feb. 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. ET for a live discussion about improving care and services for people with dementia and supporting caregivers. RSVP here. Navigating Aging focuses on medical issues and advice associated with aging and end-of-life care, helping America’s 45 million seniors and
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Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors are all thought to influence cognitive health. Genetic factors are passed down from a parent to child and cannot be changed. However, there are risk factors that you do have some control over. These environmental and lifestyle factors include: • health problems (heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression) • brain injuries
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