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Lower Your Risk of Falling: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

As people age, poor balance and flexibility can cause falls and broken bones. A broken bone (called a fracture) in an older person can cause pain, hospital stays, or disability.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Protect Your Health as You Grow Older: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

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Poor health and getting older don’t have to go together. You can do many things to stay healthy and active as you grow older. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Eldercare Locator - Connecting You to Community Services

The Eldercare Locator is the first step to find local agencies that can help older adults and their families access home and community-based services including transportation, meals, home care, and ca... Details >

Administration on Aging

Eating Well As You Get Older: FAQ

Why do people lose interest in eating and cooking as they get older? What should I do if I don't feel like eating? I find it difficult to shop for food. Where can I get help? Find some answers here.... Details >

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Long Term Care: Frequently Asked Questions

I'm perfectly healthy. Why should I think about long-term care? Is long-term care expensive? Doesn't Medicare cover most long-term care costs? Find the answers to these, and other frequently asked qu... Details >

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

NIH Senior Health: Problems with Smell - Frequently Asked Questions

Find frequently asked questions about problems with smell in older adults. Questions cover what impact loss of smell can have on an older person's life, common causes of smell disorders, diagnoses, an... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

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