Optimal Aging

Guidance, stories and solutions for aging well

  • Virtual education: Food and common cancer myths

    Virtual 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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  • Providence offers pastoral care to those of many religions

    Providence 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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  • 5 tips to manage medications and prevent falls

    5 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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  • Providence to offer senior fall prevention series at Everett YMCA

    Providence 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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  • Plan ahead for your health needs with an advance directive

    Plan 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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  • Role Reversal

    Role Reversal

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  • The challenges of aging in place

    The 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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  • Long-term care planning at Providence

    Long-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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  • A Walk Around the Mall - Courtland's Story

    A Walk Around the Mall - Courtland's Story

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  • How you can stay at home as you age

    How 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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  • It’s time to talk about advance directives

    It’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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  • Partnership brings the comfort of palliative care into homes

    Partnership 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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  • New research brings hope for detecting and preventing Alzheimer’s disease

    New 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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  • How to create a healthy bucket list for retirement

    How 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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  • How to embrace healthy aging with healthy habits

    How to embrace healthy aging with healthy habits

    With simple, adaptable lifestyle choices and habits, you can pave the way for a healthier aging journey.

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  • Does metabolism slow down for women as they age?

    Does metabolism slow down for women as they age?

    Providence experts explain how metabolism changes over time for women, why it changes and what you can do to stay healthy and fit.

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  • Common myths about alcohol and aging

    Common myths about alcohol and aging

    Is red wine healthy? Can you drink more as you get older? We’ve debunked a few common myths about alcohol and what you should know as you age.

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  • Eyes and aging: What you can do for your eye health

    Eyes and aging: What you can do for your eye health

    Aging can cause many changes to your eyes, including cataracts and glaucoma. Learn how to prevent and protect your eyes from vision loss.

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  • A fresh approach to the senior years

    A fresh approach to the senior years

    Medicare recipients qualify for an annual exam designed to enhance health and quality of life.

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  • Does having a hysterectomy make you age faster?

    Does having a hysterectomy make you age faster?

    Hysterectomies are common and often associated with menopause, but they can increase aging and risks for age-related conditions. Learn more.

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