National Diabetes Month: The Free Program That Can Help You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Told your blood sugar is “a little high”? Learn how the Diabetes Prevention Program works, who qualifies, and how Medicare covers it.
Healthy Aging
Bladder Health Month: Leaks Are Common, Treatable, and Worth Bringing Up
Bladder leaks are common and not just part of aging. Here is how to bring them up, track symptoms, and learn about treatment options.
Your Medicare Yearly Wellness Visit: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Make It Count
The Medicare Wellness visit is not a physical. Learn what it covers, what may cost extra, and how to prepare so it really helps.
The Eldercare Locator: One Call to Find Local Help for Older Adults
Need meals, rides, or in-home help for an older adult? The free Eldercare Locator can point you to local services. Here is how to use it.
World Osteoporosis Day: How to Ask About a Bone Density Test
Osteoporosis often has no signs until a bone breaks. Here is how to ask whether a bone density test is right for you.
Protect Your Hearing Month: When and How to Get Your Hearing Checked
Hearing changes can sneak up slowly. Learn the signs, who to see, what Medicare covers, and what to know about over-the-counter hearing aids.
Feeling Lonely or Cut Off? Small Steps to Build Connection
Loneliness and isolation can affect your health. Here are small, practical steps to reconnect and where to find local help.
Falls Prevention Awareness: Simple Steps to Stay Steady
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is in September. Falls are not a normal part of aging. Here are steps to lower your risk.
Joint Pain Is Changing Your Day: How to Ask for a Better Care Plan
Prepare for a joint-pain visit with useful notes about symptoms, movement, daily tasks, and questions about assessment, therapy, and treatment.
Turn preventive recommendations into a visit plan
Age and sex can identify starting points, but personal and family history, pregnancy, smoking, medicines, prior results, and preferences can change the conversation.