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Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Seniors
Healthy living can help you age well and maintain your mental agility, physical strength, and overall vitality. It's never too late to begin taking better care of yourself. We offer resources and information especially for older adults.
Health Topics
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Ergonomics
- Exercise
- Healthy Eating
- Healthy Heart
- Healthy Relationships
- Healthy Weight
- Quitting Tobacco
- Screenings and Immunizations
- Sleep Well
- Stress Management
Lifestages
Common Aging Concerns for Seniors
As you age, you may experience changes in your hearing, vision, and bladder control. Knowing how to manage these conditions as well as the medications you take will help avoid problems. Use this article to learn about age-related changes and how to prepare and make lifestyle changes.
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Emotional Health and Well-Being
Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes managing stress, improving your memory, maintaining mental and emotional health, and knowing when to ask for help if you need it is a good approach to improve mental health and emotional vitality.
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Falls and Fall Prevention
One of the best ways to prevent falls is to stay in good health and make your home safe from tripping hazards. More than one-third of adults age 65 and over fall each year. The risk for falls increases with age. By taking good care of your overall health, you can lower your chances of falling. Learn more about how to make your home safer and get tips for how to build your balance, strength and flexibility so that you can avoid falls.
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Long-Term Care
Long-term care is assistance provided to people who need help with basic daily living activities. It may include both medical and nonmedical services and can occur in the home or at a residential facility, such as an assisted living community or nursing home. Long-term care is generally not covered by medical health insurance, but a variety of methods exist to help pay for it, including long-term care insurance.
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Advance Care Planning
Planning for the future is an important part of healthy aging. Advance care planning decisions will help your family and doctors know your preferences in case of serious or life-threatening illness.
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Driver Safety
Getting older may affect your ability to drive safely. As people age, they can take simple steps to prevent collisions and help ensure comfort and safety on the road.
Read more »Safety Tips For Senior Travel
Aging should not prevent you from taking trips and vacations, but you do need to be particularly careful to safeguard your health when you are far from home.
Read more »Healthy Lifestyle Habits
As we age, it becomes more and more essential to take good care of ourselves with healthy lifestyle habits. These include proper eating habits, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking.
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