Optimal Aging

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.

During such uncertainty, it can be difficult to summon hope and inner strength to push through these hard times. Hear one woman's story of resilience.

Learn how the Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative at Providence identifies and implements best practices caring for older adults.

Hospice nurses at Providence provide physical, mental, spiritual and emotional care to meet their patients’ end-of-life needs. Hear their stories.

Many people believe certain myths about how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. Learn about some of the most common misconceptions about this condition.

Learn five secrets to aging gracefully. They may help you fight COVID-19 now and enjoy healthy years ahead.

People are longing to connect. During a “fireside chat,” Ira Byock, M.D., and Dave Isay share storytelling can forge connections during the time of COVID-19.

Long term inflammation can lead to many chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis, as you grow older. Find out more.

If you’re 65 or older, you’re more likely to suffer a heat-related illness during the summer. Learn how to avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Learn from Providence how adults 65 and older can battle the loneliness and isolation caused by social distancing during COVID-19.

It’s important to stay active even while you shelter in place. Here are things you can do to help build strength, balance, heart health and immunity.