Optimal Aging

The PREVENTION Trial at Providence looks at the effects of healthy lifestyle changes combined with brain exercises to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more.

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.

Join us for our Fall 2021 virtual comprehensive training course to prepare people who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers.

Up-to-date vaccines and annual physical exams help people over 50 protect their health and their communities.

Providence shares research that shows regular meditation practice improves memory and concentration in older adults and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn if you may be at risk for cirrhosis and the lifestyle changes you can make to prevent this serious condition.

Learn how Providence’s partnership with City of Hope helped a patient reduce his commute and spend more time doing what he loves.

Learn if you may be at risk for fatty liver disease and the lifestyle changes you can make to prevent this serious condition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Basal cell carcinoma most often appears in older adults. Learn about risk factors, skin exams and what to look for.

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.

Keeping multiple medications straight and getting their dosage and timing just right isn’t always easy.

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.

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.