It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting smoking at any time improves your health. When you quit, you are likely to add years…

How to choose your Health Care Proxy If you decide to choose a proxy, think about people you know who share your views and values about life and medical decisions….

There are main elements in an advance directive: a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care. There are also other documents that can supplement your advance…

Advance care planning is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your own health care decisions. Even if you…

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead…

What are Pressure Ulcers? Pressure ulcers are also called bedsores or pressure sores. They can form when your skin and soft tissue press against a harder surface, such as a…

Quit Smoking It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you’ve been smoking, research confirms that even if you’re 60 or older and been smoking for decades, quitting…

Many factors influence healthy aging. Some of these, such as genetics are not in our control. Others like exercise, a healthy diet, going to the doctor regularly, and taking care…

A simple thing can change your life like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you may break a bone, like thousands of older…