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Older adults should be screened for fall risk annually. Community providers (people without formal medical training who work with older adults in senior centers or aging services) may be a viable group to expand the reach of screenings.

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of advance care plans. Sometimes called an advance directive or living will, an advance care plan is a way to plan ahead for your medical care in case you cannot make your wishes known. This kind of planning can be a gift for your family.

Tips on mind and body practices, such as yoga, tai chi, and relaxation techniques, and their potential value for conditions common among older people. From the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

Tips on the safety and effectiveness of natural products for osteoarthritis, sleep problems, prostate enlargement, and other conditions related to aging. From the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

5 tips on the use of tai chi for health purposes. From the U.S. government's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.