Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication…
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Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn…
Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn…
Read More COVID-19 and Older People: Video Message From the CDC
Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication…
Read More Information for Professionals: Tips for Communicating with Older Patients
Older people can be especially vulnerable during extreme weather and natural disasters. Read and share this infographic for 6 tips on how to be prepared for emergencies. Visit the NIH website to learn more about disaster preparedness and older people.
It is important for clinical trials to have people of different ages, sexes, races, cultures, and health conditions. This includes people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The new, easy-to-read booklet Clinical Trials and Older People can help you decide whether…
Read More Get this New Booklet on Older Adults and Clinical Trials
Having older adults enrolled in clinical trials helps researchers get the information they need to develop the right treatments for older people. The new, easy-to-read booklet Clinical Trials and Older Adults explains: What a clinical trial isReasons why people take part in a…
Read More Now Available: New Booklet on Clinical Trials and Older People
If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening,…
Read More Exercise: Beneficial to your Brain, Body and Spirit
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…
