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*Vaccines Reduce Health Risks ... age, health history, or where you work or travel. How can vaccines help me? Vaccines can help ... depend on your age and health history. These include vaccines to prevent shingles, HPV, meningitis

? One or both parents can sign for a minor child. A minor child is younger than 18 years of age. If ... legal guardian) consent is needed for procedures on a person under the age of 18. Teens should be ... surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare;P03029

While medical advancements have made aging easier for some, changes in society may make it more ... retirement; living will; advanced directive; healthcare decisions; assisted living; nursing home

proxy or advance directive. Or when there are disagreements among family members. Senior healthcare ... needed and make sure they have the resources and time to provide that care. Advance directives if age ... p07242;dying process;decisions in dying process;advanced directives;do not resuscitate order;DNR

terms with the process. Hospice and health plans Medicare, Medicaid, and most health plans cover ... yellow pages Local or state offices on aging or senior centers National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... sense of thirst decreases with age. Eat breakfast. Plan regular meals and healthy snacks. Ask ... Having a health problem can make you more likely to fall. Taking certain kinds of medicines ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable. But just because you're ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

. How Much Do You Know About Planning for Long-Term Care? People who need long-term care include ... those with a chronic illness or a physical handicap. Learn more about long-term care planning by ... long-term care; aging and health; caregivers; nursing home; health care facility;

health later in life. And they’re as good for your children or aging parents as they are for you. These ... simple steps can help you and your loved ones maximize health at any age. May 2024 Love Your ... heart health; healthy diet; cardiovascular health; heart disease prevention; alcohol; exercise; quit smoking

. Talk about an advance directive Over time your condition can change. Planning ahead may help ... make these changes easier. You may be advised to create an advance directive. This is a document that

. Your dentist may have talked with you about the dental health issues that occur later in life ... . These include dentures and dry mouth. You can help your teeth and gums stay healthy by always keeping ... dental care;seniors dental care;seniors gum disease;seniors dentures;seniors dry mouth;2750

To keep you heading in the right direction, follow these targeted heart disease prevention ... Healthy Heart Let’s say life is a road trip. And let’s say a healthy heart is one of the major

Emergency Evacuation Plans ... . Department of Homeland Security. Advance plan Consider in advance what kinds of disasters might ... directions so you have choices in an emergency. Ahead of time: Plan places where your family ... evacuate;evacuate home;evacuate prepared;evacuate advanced plan;2879

Healthy Eating for Preschool Kids ... make healthy food choices, the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created the ... moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight ... P02273;healthy eating;preschooler

and donate your organs, unless you’ve stated otherwise in your advance directive Find out whether ... someone you trust decide for you? A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name an ... directives;advance medical directives;advanced medical directive;Contract;Wills;Power of Attorney;Health ... directive;end of life treatment;durable power of attorney;living will;legal consent;82508;advanced

*Diet for Health Disease ... The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy ... blood pressure. Following a healthy diet plan MyPlate offers recommendations from the 5 major ... nutrition;heart healthy nutrition;healthy eating;healthy eating plan;healthy eating guide;saturated

directed by your healthcare provider. Breast Health: Preventive Care Breast self-awareness ... To keep track of your breast health, you should get a yearly clinical exam and mammograms as ... breast health;breast cancer prevention;breast self examination;breast self exam;clinical breast exam;mammography;mammogram;p00169

anesthesiologist. Check with your health plan regarding costs and coverage of the surgery ... or concerns. What are advance directives? When you are admitted to the hospital, hospital staff ... P01393;surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare

: Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, which may help slow age-associated decline ... your own brain-boosting plan. Join a club—bonus points if it’s one that’s mentally engaging, such

consent. An advance medical directive is a form that lets a person plan ahead for the care they'd ... want if they no longer can express their wishes. If a person has not written an advance medical ... illness;terminally ill;end of life care;hospice;advance directives;Senior Health;do-not-resuscitate;do ... -not-resuscitate order;82957;advance medical directives;advanced medical directives;death and dying