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One Final Mission

Retired United States Air Force veteran Philip Smith honors his wife and those who cared for her, one gift at time.

Aging Well Heart Health Patient Stories Heart Attack

The ABCs of Medicare

Don't put it off: Your top 10 questions, answered by an expert.

Aging Well Community Health

‘Being Home is So Much Better’

When you need help to live independently, the team at UVM Home Health & Hospice can be a lifesaver.

Aging Well Chronic Conditions Caregiving Nursing Patient Stories

Hospice Care at Home Empowers Vermonters in their End-of-Life Journey

Program helps Vermonters and their families live well and cope with loss.

Aging Well Caregiving Palliative Care Patient Stories

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.

Aging Well Arthritis

Don’t Sweat It: Busting Six Menopause Myths

Expert advice to help weather a commonly misunderstood chapter of life.

Women’s Health Aging Well

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.

Aging Well

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.

Aging Well Food and Nutrition Alzheimer's and Dementia Recipes Diet

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.

Wellness Aging Well Fitness

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.

Aging Well Alzheimer's and Dementia

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.

Wellness Aging Well COVID-19 Heart Health Fitness

Watch Your Step: Preventing Injury at Any Age

Follow these top tips for making small changes around your home to prevent falls for you and your family.

Injury Prevention Aging Well Safety Tips

Caring for Your Grandchildren? Set Yourself up for Success

While our communities slowly re-open, many grandparents may find themselves providing care for their grandchildren. Learn how to establish an open dialogue with your child and their spouse in order to prevent potential conflicts.

Injury Prevention Aging Well Caregiving Safety Tips

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