Slow the Aging Process
Stay healthy for years with daily activity, a good diet and regular screenings.
Eat Right to Slow Aging
Making smart food choices can pay off big time as you age.
Exercise Benefits for Seniors
To stay youthful and happy, don’t slow down in retirement. Speed up.
Loneliness in Seniors
Learn signs of and solutions for social isolation in the elderly.
Featured Articles
Tips to Ease Arthritis Pain
Make your medications more effective by combining them with simple lifestyle changes.
Medications and Aging
Chemical dependency is a growing problem among seniors. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Avoid Falls and Stay Strong
The risk of dangerous falls increases with age. Protect your health and independence with preventive strategies.
Ask an Expert
Susan Maayah, M.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Does the clitoris disappear with age? After 70?
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Upcoming Classes
| Class Title | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia (Sunnyvale) | Sunnyvale | March 05, 2020 |
| Understanding Palliative Care and Hospice (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | March 10, 2020 |
| Understanding and Coping with Hearing Loss | Sunnyvale | March 11, 2020 |
| AARP Smart Driver Refesher Course (Palo Alto) | Palo Alto | April 03, 2020 |
| Alzheimer's and Dementia: Effective Communication Strategies (Sunnyvale) | Sunnyvale | May 07, 2020 |
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