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Fall Prevention

According to the National Safety Council, falls are the most common cause of injury among American adults age 65 and over. One in three adults over age 65 falls each year, and 90% of the 350,000 hip fractures that occur in the United States each year are the result of a fall. Learn more...

Navigating Medicare

If you’re a boomer caring for an aging loved one, you’re probably dealing with Medicare, the federal health insurance program for adults 65 and older (and others with certain disabilities). It's also likely that you have questions—lots of questions. Learn more...

Senior Driving

For most seniors, driving means independence, so the mere thought of ever relinquishing the car keys can be devastating. Some recognize that their skills are deteriorating and limit or stop driving on their own; others do not, placing themselves and others in danger. Learn more...

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