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Healthy Aging

Over 70: Take Control of Your Health

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The 4Ms: How to Improve Care for Older Adults

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What Does Age-Friendly Care Mean to You?

How does your doctor align your treatment with what matters most to you?

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Defend Against Germs at the Doctor's Office

As you age, it may get harder to fight off disease and infection. Here’s how to stay safe at the doctor’s office and other places you may go for care.

Make the Most of Your Next Appointment

How do you get your questions answered and feel more confidence in your care? Learn how to prepare for appointments and prevent health problems as you age.

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.

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.

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