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Posted on July 6, 2020 - The American Geriatrics Society offers tips for older adults as communities start to reopen.

Posted on July 1, 2020 - So many events have been affected by this year’s coronavirus outbreak. The 2020 election will be more complicated, the 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a year, and countless planned events were canceled. The 2020 Census has also been impacted by the pandemic.

Posted on June 29, 2020 - What is the strongest risk factor for disability as we age? The American Geriatrics Society says being physically inactive tops the list, and they take a look at the types of exercise that are most beneficial.

Posted on June 24, 2020 - Many of us have felt cooped up during the past few months, spending most of our time indoors as we’ve been practicing social distancing. But we need to get out into the fresh air and sunshine for our physical and emotional health. Is it safe to go for a walk today? It is! Public health experts say it’s just fine to walk outdoors, so long as we maintain a safe distance from others and wear a mask when advised.

Posted on June 22, 2020 - June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month and we continue to focus on ways to help our brains healthfully age. A study from the UK says that pessimism is very bad for the brain. Keeping a sunny outlook these days is challenging, but it’s worth the effort to adopt techniques for coping.