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Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life

Find tips from NIA on how to help support healthy aging in older family members. Tips include preventing social isolation, promoting physical activity, encouraging healthy eating, and more. See more

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URL: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/healthy-aging-tips-older-adults-your-life#:~:text=Help your loved ones aim for a mix of activities,

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