How to help prevent the flu (on top of the shot)

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.

If you live long enough, you will eventually develop cataracts. A Providence ophthalmologist debunks some of the most common myths about cataracts.

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.

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.

Providence registered dietitian Christina Speaks, MS, RDN, LD, shares valuable information about food and common cancer myths.

Hospital chaplains provide spiritual and pastoral care for people spending time in the hospital and their loved ones. Learn more.

Medications can have a variety of side effects that affect people in different ways, including increasing the risk of falls.

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

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.

Aging at home can be challenging. Find out how you can overcome home health care obstacles by planning ahead.

Providence helps older adults build long-term care plans that are right for them as they 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.

Advance care directives outline your wishes for end-of-life medical care when you’re unable to speak for yourself.

In Humboldt County, Calif., palliative care is now available to patients at home thanks to a partnership between Providence and Hospice of Humboldt.

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.

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.

Are you 65 or older? You could be taking steps now to improve your physical and mental health and amp up your nutrition.

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