Expert Tips and Advice for Optimal Aging

You're never too old to get moving!
5/29/2024
If you’re 65 or older, regular exercise can do more than just keep you fit. It can also lower your risk for heart disease, osteoarthritis and falls.
Could you have cataracts? Learn the symptoms.
5/3/2024
If you live long enough, you will eventually develop cataracts. A Providence ophthalmologist debunks some of the most common myths about cataracts.
Talking to an expert: The crucial role of nutrition in cancer care
3/19/2024
In honor of National Nutrition Month® Alyssa George, MA, RDN, program manager at Oncology Nutrition, Providence Cancer Institute, talks about the important connection between cancer and nutrition.
Healthy eating tips for older adults
3/20/2024
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important as we get older. Providence Swedish Dietitian Meghann Karch has tips on how to eat healthy as you age.
Virtual education: Food and common cancer myths
3/14/2024
Providence registered dietitian Christina Speaks, MS, RDN, LD, shares valuable information about food and common cancer myths.
Providence offers pastoral care to those of many religions
12/26/2023
Hospital chaplains provide spiritual and pastoral care for people spending time in the hospital and their loved ones. Learn more.
5 tips to manage medications and prevent falls
9/22/2023
Medications can have a variety of side effects that affect people in different ways, including increasing the risk of falls.
Providence to offer senior fall prevention series at Everett YMCA
9/22/2023
The Providence Institute for a Healthier Community is offering a Senior Fall Prevention seminar at the Everett Family YMCA. Join us for an enlightening one-hour seminar designed to provide vital infor
Plan ahead for your health needs with an advance directive
8/16/2023
It can be difficult to start a conversation about end-of-life care, but it’s important to talk to your loved ones about creating an advance directive.
Role Reversal
8/1/2023
The challenges of aging in place
7/18/2023
Aging at home can be challenging. Find out how you can overcome home health care obstacles by planning ahead.
Long-term care planning at Providence
5/7/2023
Providence helps older adults build long-term care plans that are right for them as they age.
A Walk Around the Mall - Courtland's Story
2/24/2023
How you can stay at home as you age
2/8/2023
“Aging in place” means staying at your home as you grow older. Learn how to stay healthy as you age and how you can plan for staying at home.
It’s time to talk about advance directives
11/10/2022
Advance care directives outline your wishes for end-of-life medical care when you’re unable to speak for yourself.
Partnership brings the comfort of palliative care into homes
In Humboldt County, Calif., palliative care is now available to patients at home thanks to a partnership between Providence and Hospice of Humboldt.
New research brings hope for detecting and preventing Alzheimer’s disease
6/2/2022
A new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease is on the horizon, and recent research shows how you can lower your risk for the disease.
How to create a healthy bucket list for retirement
2/16/2022
Changes that come with retirement and aging can impact mental wellness. Learn how to set goals that help you stay more motivated, engaged and happy.
Learn the best ways to embrace healthy aging
9/6/2024
Are you 65 or older? You could be taking steps now to improve your physical and mental health and amp up your nutrition.
Does metabolism slow down for women as they age?
1/24/2022
Providence experts explain how metabolism changes over time for women, why it changes and what you can do to stay healthy and fit.