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Is your vision impaired? Tips to cope
Posted on October 18, 2021 - The older we are, the more likely we are to experience low vision. Experts from Harvard Medical School share ideas for coping.
October Is American Pharmacists Month
Posted on October 13, 2021 - October is American Pharmacists Month. These medical professionals have truly been health care heroes during the pandemic! Now and always, they provide a wide variety of services to help people manage their medications. For older adults, who on the average take five or more prescription medications, pharmacists help ensure those drugs help, rather than harm, health.
What heart and stroke patients should know about COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Posted on October 11, 2021 - Do I need another Pfizer shot? I’ve read about myocarditis—what about that? The American Heart Association offers information about the COVID-19 booster for people with heart disease and stroke survivors.
International Day of Older Persons 2021 Focuses on Digital Equity
Posted on October 6, 2021 - Every October 1 since 1990, the United Nations has honored older adults worldwide on the International Day of Older Persons. The theme each year draws attention to an important need faced by older adults. Not surprisingly, last year the spotlight was on the effect of a pandemic on elders. In previous years, themes included ageism, inclusivity, older workers, elder justice, and the many gifts older adults bring to their cultures.
Diet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19
Posted on October 4, 2021 - Harvard experts explain how nutrition could affect our risk of COVID-19 infection and dangerous side effects.
