Healthy Seniors Videos
What to Expect With Vaccines
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Age-old practices like acupuncture and yoga have many health benefits and are worth a try, especially after age 50.
- A Mental Health Check for Older Adults
More happiness comes with age, studies report. But what if you’re feeling down? What can you do to lift your mood?
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Health After 50
There’s a long list of benefits to the age-old practices of Ayurveda, acupuncture, strength training, and yoga.
- Mental Health After Age 50
Do a mental health scan and assess your sleep, mood, and more. There are several habits you can pick up on the road to happiness in your later years.
- What to Expect With Vaccines for Older Adults
What may have caused mild symptoms when you were younger could now be serious, even leading to hospitalization. So stay on top of your yearly vaccines.
- Qué se puede esperar con las vacunas para las personas mayores
Lo que pudo haber causado síntomas leves cuando eras más joven ahora podría ser grave, incluso llevarte a la hospitalización. Así que mantente al día con tus vacunas anuales.
- Tratamientos complementarios y alternativos
Existe una larga lista de beneficios de las prácticas ancestrales del Ayurveda, la acupuntura, el entrenamiento de fuerza y el yoga.
- La salud mental después de los 50 años
Realiza un análisis de salud mental y evalúa tu sueño, estado de ánimo y más. Hay varios hábitos que puedes adquirir para que puedas disfrutar de tu vejez.
- Strength and Mobility Exercises for Healthy Aging
From warm-up moves to cool-down stretches, follow this instructor-led routine designed for older adults.
- Exercises for Healthy Aging
Movement is crucial at any age, but as you get older, you need to focus on your strength and mobility. Try these low-impact moves for a work out.
- Ejercicios para un envejecimiento saludable
El movimiento es fundamental a cualquier edad, pero a medida que envejecemos, debemos centrarnos en nuestra fuerza y movilidad. Prueba estos movimientos de bajo impacto para hacer ejercicio.
- Las vacunas para los mayores de 50 años
Asegúrate de estar al día con esta lista de vacunas para adultos mayores de 50 años. Podrías evitar complicaciones de enfermedades como la gripe, la neumonía y el herpes zóster.
- Vaccines for Those 50 or Older
Make sure you’re up to date on this list of vaccines for older adults. You might avoid complications from illnesses like the flu, pneumonia, and shingles.
- Getting Them Back to What They Love
Arthur’s providers at the VA in Salt Lake City are working to get him back to his favorite pastime – fishing in Alaska.
- Taking a Minute to Talk and Listen
When providers ask about a patient’s goals, medications, memory, and mobility, they feel heard, says nurse practitioner Sidney Hunt of MinuteClinic at CVS.
- Seeing the 4Ms in Action
WebMD visits Madsen Health Center in Utah, a great example of an age-friendly care provider that considers all of the 4Ms to really understand a patient.
- Why It's Important to Talk About Death
Death can be an uncomfortable subject, says Shoshana Ungerleider, MD, but it's a part of life that needs to be talked about sooner and more often.
- Los adultos mayores y el sistema de salud
Obtén más información sobre cómo superar los retos dentro del sistema de salud que enfrentan las personas mayores.
- Mobility: Getting Around and Preventing Falls
“It’s not just about falls, it’s how do we keep people up and moving and keep them safe,” says Lil Banchero of the Institute for Healthy Aging.
- Mentation: Dementia vs. Normal Memory Loss
It’s normal to forget where your keys are, but some lost memories are not a normal part of aging. A caregiver and an expert explain the difference.
- Medication: More Birthdays Often Means More Pills
Richard takes 10 meds a day. The older he gets, the more he has to take, and the more he has to manage. It’s why experts worry about medication burden.
- How Doctors Achieve Diagnostic Excellence
Accurately diagnosing older adults can be challenging for a number of reasons. Providers have to consider the aging process and effective communication.
- What Matters Is Most Important
The John A. Hartford Foundation puts what matters to the patient first. President Terry Fulmer says that strategy fights ageism and improves care.
- The 4Ms: How to Improve Care for Older Adults
The John A. Hartford Foundation’s mission is to improve care for older adults by focusing on the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
- Strengthening Your Immune System With Exercise
There are so many health benefits to exercise, and those just compound the older you get. Find out how physical activity also fights infection and disease.
- Vaccines for Older Adults
Turning 50 means it’s time to make sure your vaccines are up to date, and get a few new ones too.
- Myths and Facts: Respiratory Illness
Do genetics impact your lungs? What about your diet? Separate fact from fiction when it comes to asthma, lung cancer, and COPD.
- The Importance of Sleep to Your Immune System
Our bodies use sleep as a restorative period. All that growing and repairing boosts your immune system and lowers your risk of illness.
- Aging and Your Immune Health
A slower immune response increases your chances of getting sick. Here’s how to strengthen your defense system as you age.
- Immune-Boosting Tips for Adults Over 50
From diet to exercise, here's a list of healthy habits to support your immune health as you age.
- Las 4Ms: Cómo mejorar la atención para los adultos mayores
La misión de la Fundación John A. Hartford es mejorar la atención médica para los adultos mayores. Se centran en los cuatro factores conocidos como las 4M: lo que Me importa, los Medicamentos, la actividad Mental y la Movilidad.
- Timeline: Checkups As You Age
Annual exams can help detect issues early on. What tests should your doctor run each decade?
- Ask the Pharmacist: Sun Protection for Seniors
Taking care of your skin is always important, but it is vital as you age. Get tips for how to protect yourself from the rays, and how your medication could affect you.
- Ask the Pharmacist: Caring for Your Bones and Joints
The pain in your bones and joints is often more than just arthritis. Make sure you’re doing your best to protect your bones to keep you moving.
- ¿Qué significado tiene para ti la atención apropiada para personas de edad avanzada?
¿Qué hace tu médico para brindarte una buena atención médica centrada en tus prioridades?
- The 4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Care
In order to meet the care needs of older adults, it's important to understand the 4Ms: What Matters, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility.
- Aging in the Health Care System
Many people face challenges with the health care system as they get older. Learn how you can get the most out of your medical care.
- How To Communicate Clearly
Even with hearing aids, there are still times when it’s hard for someone to hear, like inside noisy restaurants. Try these tricks for better conversation.
- How to Clean Hearing Aids
How often should you disinfect hearing aids? Follow these pointers to keep your device in good shape.