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Aging

Healthy Aging

How I made my Medicare choice

A retired nurse shares her story, and the resources she found through her longtime health plan

Healthy Aging

Know someone who is eligible for Medicare? Here’s how you can help

Tips for friends and family who are helping seniors pick out a plan

End-of-Life Planning

‘What matters most to you?’

A new initiative offers training for nurses to improve end-of-life communication and palliative care

Healthy Aging

For love of the game

Cape Cod Senior Softball League brings together hundreds of players to boost spirits along with health

Healthy Aging

Equity in aging

A geriatrician offers insights into disparities, and guidance for prioritizing what matters most to you as you get older

Care at Home

A grandma takes charge, thanks to telemonitoring

Thanks to new technology, some find better health and less stress, with fewer nurse visits and hospitalizations

Healthy Aging

Medicare 101

Here’s what you need to know before you shop for a Medicare plan

End-of-Life Planning

The gift of a difficult conversation

5 tips from experts on talking about advanced illness and end-of-life care

Healthy Aging

Seniors turn back the clock by getting off the couch

Experts: Research on diet, exercise finds even people in their 70s can decrease risk of chronic disease and mortality

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