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The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening for Caregivers

The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening for Caregivers

We all know that life isn’t fair, but sometimes it seems like the odds are overwhelmingly against us. Ask any family caregiver who has been diagnosed with a chronic or potentially fatal disease. Their own health and the future of the loved ones who depend on them hang in the balance, which only compounds the distressing news.

Eye Conditions

Eye Conditions

As we age, vision impairment is one of the most common physical losses. Many eye conditions that cause sight loss and blindness are insidious and aren’t diagnosed until extreme measures are necessary.

How to Find the Best Health Care in a Post-Pandemic World

How to Find the Best Health Care in a Post-Pandemic World

Back in September, the AARP Bulletin published a package of stories called “Beat the System” that detailed how to get the best possible customer service. Readers told us they found the advice collection hugely helpful. So in that spirit, we’re back with a new edition of “Beat the System,” this time focusing on how to find the health experts and health services you need in these challenging times.

Protecting Your Senior's Dental Health

Protecting Your Senior's Dental Health

Oftentimes seniors think that dental care is no longer necessary, especially if they are using dentures. However, dental health is important to manage throughout the aging process.