Managing Multiple Health Problems
More than half of all adults 65 and older have three or more ongoing health problems. Click through to learn how to better manage multiple health problems.
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Preventing Medication Interactions
Medications Older Adults Should Avoid or Use With Caution. What you need to know to prevent harmful drug reactions
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Aging and Health A to Z
Interested in a specific disease or condition? Go to Aging & Health A to Z for an alphabetical list of diseases and disorders that are common in older adults.
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Making Your Wishes Known
You have the right to make decisions about your body and your health care. Find out here how to make your wishes known.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
AGS Publishes Updated Tip Sheet on What Older Adults and Caregivers Need to Know about Retail Clinics
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Jennie Chin Hansen, CEO of the American Geriatrics Society and Past President of AARP, Answers Your Questions on End of Life Care and Planning
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
American Geriatrics Society Identifies “Five Things” Healthcare Providers and Patients Should Question and Discuss
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