Stay Healthy

Maximize your ability to engage in & enjoy life

Maintaining our health and controlling our medical conditions are extremely important as we age. This not only influences our ability to stay at home and stay safe but influences caregivers who assist us with daily living needs.

As we assess our own healthcare needs or that of a family member, here are some questions to consider:

  • Am I able to bathe, shower or dress myself?
  • Prepare meals and eat by myself?
  • Walk, lift, and move?
  • Maintain personal hygiene?
  • Manage chronic pain?

If you answered “no” to any of these, there is a reliable network of agencies and organizations that specialize in helping seniors maintain and manage their health care needs. The backbone to this network is the Area Agencies on Aging who provide us with reliable information, resources and services.

Additionally, below, we can find links to services and supports that are specific to Staying Healthy, and to the right are Quick Tips that are updated periodically.

Quick Tips
Arthritis

Learn how Idahoans living with arthritis can manage pain, stay active, and improve joint health through local support and resources.

Chronic Pain

Explore ways to manage chronic pain with evidence-based tips and Idaho programs that support long-term comfort and well-being.

COVID-19

Stay updated on COVID-19 information and resources tailored for older adults in Idaho, including vaccine guidance and safety tips.

Diabetes

Find tools and programs in Idaho to help manage diabetes, maintain a balanced diet, and prevent complications as you age.

Disease Prevention

Discover practical steps and local services to help prevent illness and boost immunity for healthy aging in Idaho.

Exercise for Healthy Aging

Stay strong and independent with fitness tips, classes, and low-impact exercises available to older adults across Idaho.

Hearing & Aging

Understand how aging affects hearing and where to find screenings, devices, and support services in Idaho.

Heart Health

Protect your heart with lifestyle tips, screenings, and community resources available to Idaho seniors.

Malnutrition

Learn how to spot signs of malnutrition and find nutritious meal options and support across Idaho communities.

Parkinson’s Disease

Access Idaho-based education, support groups, and care resources for those living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

Sleep & Aging

Find out how sleep patterns change with age and get tips for improving sleep quality for Idaho’s older adults.

Stress & Aging

Discover simple, effective ways to reduce stress and support emotional well-being through local Idaho resources.

Suicide in Older Adults

Recognize the signs of depression and access suicide prevention support specifically for Idaho’s aging population.

Sun & Heat Exposure

Stay safe in Idaho’s warm months with sun protection tips and ways to prevent heat-related illness in older adults.

Vision & Aging

Understand how vision changes with age and find local eye care services to help Idaho seniors see clearly and stay safe.

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