Optimal Aging
Guidance, stories and solutions for aging well
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Read ArticleGet moving: Exercises for older adults
If you’re 65 or older, regular exercise can do more than just keep you fit. It can also lower your risk for heart disease, osteoarthritis and falls.
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Read ArticleCould you have cataracts? Learn the symptoms.
If you live long enough, you will eventually develop cataracts. A Providence ophthalmologist debunks some of the most common myths about cataracts.
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Read ArticleTalking to an expert: The crucial role of nutrition in cancer care
In honor of National Nutrition Month® Alyssa George, MA, RDN, program manager at Oncology Nutrition, Providence Cancer Institute, talks about the important connection between cancer and nutrition.
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Read ArticleHealthy eating tips for older adults
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important as we get older. Providence Swedish Dietitian Meghann Karch has tips on how to eat healthy as you age.
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Read ArticleVirtual education: Food and common cancer myths
Providence registered dietitian Christina Speaks, MS, RDN, LD, shares valuable information about food and common cancer myths.
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Read ArticleProvidence offers pastoral care to those of many religions
Hospital chaplains provide spiritual and pastoral care for people spending time in the hospital and their loved ones. Learn more.
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Read Article5 tips to manage medications and prevent falls
Medications can have a variety of side effects that affect people in different ways, including increasing the risk of falls.
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Read ArticleProvidence to offer senior fall prevention series at Everett YMCA
The Providence Institute for a Healthier Community is offering a Senior Fall Prevention seminar at the Everett Family YMCA. Join us for an enlightening one-hour seminar designed to provide vital infor
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Read ArticlePlan ahead for your health needs with an advance directive
It can be difficult to start a conversation about end-of-life care, but it’s important to talk to your loved ones about creating an advance directive.
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Read ArticleRole Reversal
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Read ArticleThe challenges of aging in place
Aging at home can be challenging. Find out how you can overcome home health care obstacles by planning ahead.
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Read ArticleLong-term care planning at Providence
Providence helps older adults build long-term care plans that are right for them as they age.
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Read ArticleA Walk Around the Mall - Courtland's Story
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Read ArticleHow you can stay at home as you age
“Aging in place” means staying at your home as you grow older. Learn how to stay healthy as you age and how you can plan for staying at home.
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Read ArticleIt’s time to talk about advance directives
Advance care directives outline your wishes for end-of-life medical care when you’re unable to speak for yourself.
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Read ArticlePartnership brings the comfort of palliative care into homes
In Humboldt County, Calif., palliative care is now available to patients at home thanks to a partnership between Providence and Hospice of Humboldt.
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Read ArticleNew research brings hope for detecting and preventing Alzheimer’s disease
A new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease is on the horizon, and recent research shows how you can lower your risk for the disease.
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Read ArticleHow to create a healthy bucket list for retirement
Changes that come with retirement and aging can impact mental wellness. Learn how to set goals that help you stay more motivated, engaged and happy.
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Read ArticleLearn the best ways to embrace healthy aging
Are you 65 or older? You could be taking steps now to improve your physical and mental health and amp up your nutrition.
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Read ArticleDoes metabolism slow down for women as they age?
If you’re a woman and having trouble with your weight as you age, you’re not alone. Learn about why a woman’s metabolism slows down as she ages.
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