Category: Aging Well
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Apr 9, 2025
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries and is recorded as two numbers, for example “120 over 80.” The first, or top, number (systolic pressure) is the force at the time the heart beats. The second, or bottom, number (diastolic pressure) is the force between beats.
What to Consider
When Buying a Hearing Aid
An effective way to address hearing loss is with hearing aids.
Important Medication Tips
Managing medications safely is essential for maintaining health and preventing complications.
Making Sense of Advance Care Planning Terms
Advance care planning is “life” care planning, because it’s simply thinking about and preparing for a part of your life.
Train Your Brain
Keeping your mind active is one of the best ways to support memory, focus, and overall brain health as you age.
What to Know When It Comes to Sun Protection
Protecting your skin from the sun is essential for healthy aging and overall well-being.
Taking Good Care of Your Health Means Doing Certain Things on a Regular Basis
Getting a yearly checkup with your primary care physician (PCP) and getting regular preventive screenings are valuable to your health.
Preparing in Advance for Future Care
The one important event many of us forget to prepare for is what comes after we’ve lived our full lives.
PREVENTIVE CARE CHECKLIST
GUIDE TO HEALTHY AGING
