Optimal Aging
Guidance, stories and solutions for aging well
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Read ArticleDo’s and don’ts for communicating with someone with dementia
Providence shares helpful tips for communicating with and understanding someone with dementia.
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Read ArticleOur commitment to safe food preparation for people with dysphagia
Providence is following new international standards to prepare food and drinks appropriately for people with swallowing disorders.
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Read ArticleYour back will thank you for trying these simple stretches
Get in the habit of practicing some back-stretching exercises, and you may be surprised at how much better you feel.
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Read ArticleBeing the best caregiver starts with caring for yourself
Learn about the importance of caring for your mental health as well as your loved ones’, and how to become a better caregiver by focusing on your own needs.
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Read ArticleCan laughter help you live longer?
Learn from Providence how laughter improves both mental and physical health to increase your longevity and quality of life.
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Read ArticleDirecting the future, with care
Dr. Glen Komatsu: trying to bring the “care” back into health care.
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Read ArticleBeyond brushing: Keeping a healthy mouth as you age
Don’t let age affect your oral health. Learn how to maintain a healthy mouth as you get older, and which oral health problems seniors should know about.
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Read ArticleSchedule these 10 health tests when you turn 65
Learn the top 10 health tests seniors need to address issues before they become serious threats to enjoying an active and healthy life.
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Read ArticleHealthcare cost assistance programs
Learn the different forms of assistance available to help you afford the cost of healthcare if you have limited resources or income.
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Read Article2018 Community Benefit Report: Seward Area Hospice provides end-of-life compassion, care
Seward Area Hospice provides end-of-life compassion, care.
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Read ArticleMake the season social: Tips to handle holiday loneliness
You don’t have to face a lonely holiday season. Use these tips to bring others into your life and brighten up the season.
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Read ArticleIs it possible to tap the fountain of youth with a new supplement?
NAD+ is a naturally-occurring substance that improves cell function and repair. Can it help increase longevity as well?
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Read ArticleIs a personal trainer right for you?
Learn how personal trainers can help older adults stay healthy and reach their fitness goals with guidance and expert advice.
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Read ArticleA proactive health guide for people 40+
After you reach 40, it becomes more likely that the normal aging process will introduce new and perhaps surprising health concerns.
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Read ArticleHigh BMI may put women at risk for early colorectal cancer
A recent study indicates women with higher BMI have a higher risk of getting the disease before age 50.
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Read ArticleSkin tags are an irritant but should be treated with respect
It's wise to mention to your health care provider the growth of skin tags.
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Read ArticleYour sore feet may be warning you of heart disease
The connection may not seem obvious, but pain in the legs or feet can be a sign of atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries
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Read ArticleFood for thought on diet and breast cancer
A healthy diet can be beneficial when it comes to breast cancer treatment and prevention.
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Read ArticleBrain center offers comprehensive dementia care
Pacific Brain Health Center assists with diagnoses and interventions for patients dealing with memory loss
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Read ArticleAddressing concerns: The importance of colonoscopy-based colorectal cancer screening
Clearing up the misconceptions behind this valuable tool for colon cancer detection and prevention.
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