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COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

Jan 22, 2025
As the U.S. enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a safe and effective COVID booster shot and other tools to help older adults stay healthy.

COVID Boosters, Variants, and Treatments: What You Need to Know and Do Now

Jan 22, 2025

What’s the Difference Between Flu and COVID? A Guide for Older Adults

Jan 15, 2025

Being Admitted to the Hospital: What to Do Before, During, and After Your Stay

Jan 14, 2025

Shopping for OTC Hearing Aids: How it Works, Where to Buy, and Other Buying Tips

Jan 03, 2025
A senior man in a denim shirt is in a store looking to buy an OTC hearing aid.

What Is Shingles? And How Long Can It Last?

Jan 03, 2025
What is shingles? What are the symptoms for shingles? Can shingles return? Learn all about this painful condition and what to do if you get it.

Tdap Vaccine: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 03, 2025
What is a Tdap vaccination? When should older adults get one? Learn what you can do to stay safe from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.

4 Ways Pets Boost Our Physical Health as We Age

Dec 17, 2024

Making the Most of Your Health Care Appointments: Tips for Adults with Blindness or Low Vision

Dec 13, 2024

Achieving and Maintaining Financial Independence When Living with Vision Loss

Nov 06, 2024

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