Aging Life Care Associationprevention Archives – Aging Life Care Association The experts in aging well. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png prevention Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 COVID-19 Meets Flu Season https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/covid-19-meets-flu-season/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:44:14 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2245 After months of social distancing, hyper hand washing, and vigilant mask-wearing, are you ready for flu season? It’s coming, and it’s important to understand how the flu is similar—and different—from COVID-19, and what you can do to protect yourself and others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … Continue reading COVID-19 Meets Flu Season →

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]]> 2245 An Ounce of Prevention, Two Ounces of Caution https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/an-ounce-of-prevention-two-ounces-of-caution/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:15:53 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2229 Too many Americans have experienced less than ideal healthcare in recent months as they work through an overwhelmed system. The elderly need to be especially vigilant and prepared as states reopen and seniors begin seeing their doctors again. The system’s deficits have proven particularly dangerous for elderly persons of color. The COVID-19 pandemic has both … Continue reading An Ounce of Prevention, Two Ounces of Caution →

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]]> 2229 8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/easy-ways-reduce-risk-developing-dementia/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:55:55 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1543 Your genetics do not have to be the final word on your brain’s health. Through small, easy lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk of developing dementia, and improve your quality of life while you’re at it. 8 Tips for Reducing the Risk of Developing Dementia                   … Continue reading 8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia →

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]]> 1543 Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/observe-recognize-prevent-7-common-myths-elder-abuse/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:49:13 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1537 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →

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