Quick Health Tips: September 2025 Issue |
September is Healthy Aging Month
This Healthy Aging Month, remember that simple habits — like strength-building, fall prevention and bone care — can make a big difference now and in the future. For those caring for aging loved ones, simple strategies and home health care support can help keep them safe, independent and thriving. No matter your stage of life, it's never too late to prioritize health and well-being!
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After age 50, risks for heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, dementia and other chronic conditions rise — but getting older doesn't mean your health has to decline. Try these seven tips to slow the aging process and start taking charge of your well-being today! |
Many people believe falling is just a natural part of aging. In reality, it's often the fear of falling that limits independence and reduces quality of life. With the right education and strategies, you can build confidence, stay active and lower your risk of injury. |
Caring for an aging parent can be challenging for caregivers trying to navigate the growing needs of their loved ones. Sometimes that struggle comes because we try to balance autonomy and dignity with safety, and that's not always easy. |
As we age, some people get something commonly known as "the hump". This is when a person has an abnormal outward curve of the upper back, rounded shoulders and a stooped posture. Known as Dowager's hump or kyphosis, the condition is directly related to osteoporosis or thin, brittle bones. |
Gail Coup, a Summa Health Senior Health patient, shares how she manages multiple conditions and continues to enjoy a better quality of life — right at home — thanks to the support of Summa Health's house calls program. |
Summa Health at Home™ delivers compassionate care to adult patients of all ages, helping them recover from illness or injury in the place they feel most comfortable — their own home. Feeling safe and comfortable is an important part of the healing process. |
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