---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/prevention'
title: Prevention
author:
  name: hia-admin
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/1'
date: '2018-05-23T17:39:19+00:00'
updated: '2025-06-18T18:00:51+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'It is always better to prevent an illness rather than treat it after it develops. There are risk factors that are within our power to change that can help prevent or slow down an illness.'
tags:
  - Wellness
published: true
---
 Prevention of illness is often better than having to rely on treatment. Older adults may be able to stake steps to prevent some illnesses. They can get screening tests and vaccinations and live a healthy lifestyle.



 



 

 [Basic Facts

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 [Lifestyle & Management

 ](/a-z-topic/prevention/lifestyle)