Healthy Aging

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End-of-life care can be medical and physical, but it can also look like emotional or spiritual support.
November 01, 2024

End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan

When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Aging in place is possible with the right support.
October 24, 2024

Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place

Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.”...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health

As someone’s caregiver, learn as much as possible about their medical condition so you can best help them.
October 22, 2024

Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging

Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks,...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Try to drink about eight glasses of fluids every day.
May 07, 2024

H20 for healthy aging

Water is essential for just about every function in our bodies, from keeping our organs working properly to regulating our...

NIH Research, Healthy Aging, Nutrition

Traits such as venom, shells, and armor may help animals live longer by protecting them from predators.
August 09, 2023

Learning about aging from turtles and other cold-blooded critters

As we get older, our bodies change in ways that can affect our health and well-being. Over time, our cells...

Healthy Aging
Use NIA’s resources to spread the word about the harmful effects of social isolation and loneliness and to share strategies for staying connected.
September 30, 2022

Stay connected: Tips from the National Institute on Aging for combating social isolation and loneliness

Have you ever felt lonely in a busy supermarket or a crowded party? While we all feel lonely sometimes, social...

Healthy Aging

Prioritize your health with tips from the National Institute on Aging.
September 30, 2022

Live long, be well: Science-based tips for healthy aging

It’s a time to celebrate getting older, but caring for your body, mind, mental health, and relationships has health benefits...

Healthy Aging
NIH Director Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D. and Renée Fleming perform at NIH’s 2017 Sound Health event.
September 14, 2018

NIH-Kennedy Center initiative explores ‘Music and the Mind’

Can music help us learn? Can it ease chronic pain? Can it improve your health in general? These are important...

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stroke, Healthy Aging, Child Development, Sound Health