Optimal Aging
Guidance, stories and solutions for aging well
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Read ArticleDon't let your eyes deceive you: Schedule your vision screening today
Your eyes and vision change as you age. Learn more about how the Providence team of eye specialists can help protect your eye health and sight with regular exams.
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Read ArticleProvidence Hospice Hosts New Volunteer Training
Join us for our Fall 2021 virtual comprehensive training course to prepare people who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers.
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Read ArticleCoping with Diverticulitis
Learn about diverticular disease and how colorectal surgery from Providence helped one diverticulitis patient eliminate the pain she'd lived with for months.
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Read ArticleOver 50? Add these vaccines to your to-do list.
Up-to-date vaccines and annual physical exams help people over 50 protect their health and their communities.
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Read ArticleImproving mental fitness with meditation as you age
Providence shares research that shows regular meditation practice improves memory and concentration in older adults and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Read ArticleCirrhosis: It's not just caused by alcohol
Learn if you may be at risk for cirrhosis and the lifestyle changes you can make to prevent this serious condition.
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Read ArticleWorld-class cancer care close to home
Learn how Providence’s partnership with City of Hope helped a patient reduce his commute and spend more time doing what he loves.
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Read ArticleWhat you need to know about fatty liver disease and how to prevent it
Learn if you may be at risk for fatty liver disease and the lifestyle changes you can make to prevent this serious condition.
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Read ArticleDeep brain stimulation: 'Flipping the switch' to change a life
Learn how Providence uses cutting-edge deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, giving patients a new lease on life.
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Read ArticleWhat we can learn from the resilience of older adults
Older adults are among the most resilient people, which has paid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to build resilience in your own life.
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Read ArticleDark circles under your eyes: When did those show up?
Dark circles under the eyes are more a nuisance than a health issue. Learn about the common causes for dark circles and the many ways to treat them.
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Read ArticleBattling boredom: Some new strategies to try
Are you generally bored during this time of social isolation? Here are some online resources to try as you battle boredom caused by distancing and the pandemic.
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Read ArticleHow better indoor air quality leads to a better quality of life
Learn what causes poor indoor air quality and why it’s especially harmful to health as we age. Find out how to combat pollutants using three easy tips.
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Read ArticleHow to be on the lookout for basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma most often appears in older adults. Learn about risk factors, skin exams and what to look for.
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Read ArticleFeeling colder as you get older? Here are some reasons why
Feeling cold is a normal part of aging, but when is it a sign of a serious health problem? Learn which conditions can give you a chill.
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Read ArticleFour strategies for managing your medications
Keeping multiple medications straight and getting their dosage and timing just right isn’t always easy.
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Read ArticleThe positive pursuit of a new purpose after midlife
Learn how seeking new a purpose in life or following long-held interests can offer a lasting boost to mental and physical health as we age.
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Read ArticleLiving through loss: How to cope when a life partner dies
Your life partner has died, which is one of the hardest losses in life. It’s more vital than ever to care for yourself. Here’s help to cope with grief.
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Read ArticleOur commitment to Age-Friendly Health through 5M’s
Learn how the Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative at Providence identifies and implements best practices caring for older adults.
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Read ArticleProvidence hospice nurses share their stories of helping and hope
Hospice nurses at Providence provide physical, mental, spiritual and emotional care to meet their patients’ end-of-life needs. Hear their stories.
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