Healthy aging: What it is, why it’s important and tips on aging well
Explore these essential resources on aging well – from exercise and diet tips to feeling healthy at 60 and beyond.
Tom von Sternberg, MD, is the Senior Medical Director of Geriatrics, Home Care, Hospice and Case Management for HealthPartners. He has been practicing as a geriatrician for over 30 years. He offers a wealth of knowledge as a contributor to the HealthPartners UnityPoint Health blog.
Explore these essential resources on aging well – from exercise and diet tips to feeling healthy at 60 and beyond.
Learn what to expect during your Welcome to Medicare preventive visit, including when to schedule it, how to prepare and much more.
Learn more about the importance of a healthy diet for seniors, including the best foods to eat and which to avoid.
Discover how your body ages, the benefits of getting fit and how to start your own routine.
Prevent elderly falls and injuries by taking fall precautions and having a safety plan
Grief is a normal part of aging. Learn causes, symptoms and tips to cope.
Document your health care wishes and choose someone to speak for you when you can’t act on your own
The pneumococcal vaccine is important for people 65 and older – HealthPartners geriatric medicine specialist Dr. von Sternberg explains why.
Take time to check in on your health, just like you would check in on your car. Read more about why this matters for preventive care.