Showing Stories tagged with: Aging Well
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May 5, 2025
Hospice: Not Just for the Final Few Days
Experts say families miss out on months of practical benefits like pain relief and emotional support — especially in Vermont and New York.
August 13, 2024
Robotic Tools Improve Knee Replacement Surgery
Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery benefits patients by requiring less time in the hospital, decreased pain and faster recoveries.
November 10, 2023
5 Surprising Things About Our Home Health & Hospice Partner
Spoiler alert: Prenatal care, community activities and more.
October 2, 2023
One Final Mission
Retired United States Air Force veteran Philip Smith honors his wife and those who cared for her, one gift at time.
March 19, 2023
‘Being Home is So Much Better’
When you need help to live independently, the team at UVM Home Health & Hospice can be a lifesaver.
November 11, 2022
Hospice Care at Home Empowers Vermonters in their End-of-Life Journey
Program helps Vermonters and their families live well and cope with loss.
April 6, 2022
Building Up While Sitting Down
Whatever your reason for not being able to get up and about, the health benefits of a workout are still within reach.
March 22, 2022
Don’t Sweat It: Busting Six Menopause Myths
Expert advice to help weather a commonly misunderstood chapter of life.
October 25, 2021
Medicare 101
Medicare provides health insurance benefits for people age 65 years and older, as well as certain people under 65 with disabilities or specific medical conditions. Becoming eligible for Medicare creates a lot of new opportunities – but you need to know how to make the most of them.
July 8, 2021
Simple Steps to Prevent Dementia
Neurologist Steele Taylor, MD, tells his patients to stop worrying about the possibility of developing dementia and instead take action on factors they can control, such as sleep and diet.
June 29, 2021
Walking Is Enough
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get the exercise you need to stay healthy. Learn how, one step at a time, you can gain the physical benefits of regular movement.
June 28, 2021
Q+A with an Expert: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new medication to treat Alzheimer’s Disease. Steele Taylor, MD, neurologist and co-director of the University of Vermont Medical Center’s Memory Program, addresses the promise and pitfalls of this new treatment.
February 23, 2021
The Pandemic’s Heart-Breaking Side Effect: Sitting, Sitting, Sitting
Medical experts are concerned that the nearly year-long pandemic has led to a decrease in physical activity and increase in heart health risks. UVM Medical Center Cardiologist Sherrie Khadanga, MD, offers advice for stepping up activity at home, and ultimately, improving the health of your heart.