Senior Health Spotlight: Fall Prevention Guide
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and injury deaths among older adults in Tennessee, yet few people understand why. But there are simple steps older adults can take to prevent them.
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How to Talk to Your Family About Your Health Care Preferences
Everybody dies. Yet, it can be hard to talk about our deaths until absolutely necessary. That can mean leaving loved ones with difficult decisions while they’re also facing the idea of losing you.
What Fingers, Skin and Nails Reveal About Your Health
Changes in shape, color and texture of any part of the hand might reflect something unusual going on within your body. Here are a few signs to look for and what they could mean.
Coping with a Loved One’s Alzheimer’s Disease
When Alzheimer’s Disease strikes, everyone’s thoughts naturally go to the person who’s received the diagnosis. But people who will be caregivers need support as well.
What Are NORCs? A Guide to Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
Where will you live when you’re 80? For a lot of retirees, the answer to that question is NORCs. What they are and what they do.
Heat Illness: Protect Yourself from Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
During summer, Tennessee gets hot. So it’s important to understand heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
How to Improve the Health of an Aging Brain
How can you improve brain health and make your aging brain just as vibrant as it was when you were younger? Here are 4 tips to keep your brain strong.
5 Simple Ways to Improve Memory
Science has proven there are many ways to improve memory. Try these 5 tips and tricks.
Is Your Parent at Risk for a Fall?
Did you know that falls are leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of hospital visits among older adults? Here’s how to protect your loved ones.
4 Simple Tips on How Seniors Can Start Exercising
Staying active when you’re young is important, but if there’s any age where fitness should be a focus of your everyday life, it’s your senior years.