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Simple Steps for Seniors to Reduce the Risk of Falls

March 2, 2016 By Anna Giorgi

March 2, 2016 By: Anna Giorgi (Edit)

Falls account for the highest number of fatal and non-fatal injuries in senior citizens. Every year, about one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While not all falls cause serious injuries, about one in five results in significant damage, such as a […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Preventive Healthcare, Safety and Security, Top Stories Tagged With: preventing falls, reduce senior falls, senior falls, senior safety

Vaccines for Seniors: More than Your Annual Flu Shot

January 20, 2016 By Anna Giorgi

January 20, 2016 By: Anna Giorgi (Edit)

Vaccines are an important factor in maintaining your good health as you age. Even if you were immunized as a child, you may still be at risk for contracting certain diseases because some vaccines don’t offer lifetime immunity. Or, with age and changing health conditions, you may be more susceptible to some diseases for which […]

Filed Under: Disease, Healthy Living, Immunity, influenza, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: flu shot, immunizations, influenza, pneumococcal, senior vaccines, td, tdap, vaccine, zoster

Oral Health for Seniors: Strategies for a Lifetime of Smiles

December 2, 2015 By Anna Giorgi

December 2, 2015 By: Anna Giorgi (Edit)

Aging brings unique complications and concerns for dental care and treatment. As you age, you are at an increased risk for tooth decay and gum disease, which can result in the need for dentures. However, you can improve your chances of keeping your own teeth and avoiding dentures by continuing good oral health throughout your […]

Filed Under: Oral Health, Top Stories Tagged With: dental care, oral health, senior dental care, senior oral health

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