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September is National Preparedness Month, when AARP raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. A recent survey found most older adults are not prepared to respond quickly in the event of a natural disaster, which can strike with little warning. AARP Tennessee said fewer than one-third of people surveyed have created a comprehensive emergency plan for natural disasters. ...

AARP Michigans Vital Voices survey results are in, and more than 700 Michigan adults 45 and older say they are most concerned with staying mentally sharp as they age. Lisa Dedden Cooper, manager of advocacy for AARP Michigan, said the Vital Voices survey analyzed health security, financial security and community livability. Although concerns for things such as retirement and access to Social Security are common results, the survey also made new financial findings. ...

According to AARP in Michigan, most residents and staff are still not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Illinois nurses have worked tirelessly to ensure the best care for the states residents since the pandemic began. Now, one nonprofit organization is looking to honor their hard work. The 2022 Compassion in Nursing Awards will be given to up to three licensed nurses or certified nursing assistants who work in Illinois palliative or hospice care space. ...

Caregivers provide critical support to people across Washington state. They also get support of their own. SEIU 775 Benefits Group has provided training to caregivers since 2010. ...

Cognitive decline is a fear as people age, but experts say daily exercise can boost brain health and even improve quality of life for those diagnosed with dementia. Walking, water aerobics, chair yoga - even gardening can increase a persons heart rate - causing more blood and oxygen to reach the brain. This in turn releases hormones that help brain cells grow and regenerate. ...

Hearing loss is on the rise and - as people return to the loud places like the gym after pandemic-induced hiatuses - medical professionals are advising them to protect their hearing. Alyce Schott, an audiologist with Oregon Health and Science University, said people have a tendency to turn up their headphones to drown out a noisy place like the gym. She said there are headphone options that can help people navigate this predicament. ...

By Yasmeen Saadi for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration The history of medical treatment in the LGBTQ community is riddled with stigma and discrimination - from the view of homosexuality as an illness to the criminalization of same-sex intercourse. While policies and discussions have helped improve these perceptions, according to recent research, there is much work left to be done to support...

Cancer screenings are important tools for health professionals, but some worry the pandemic could dampen numbers. In particular, screenings for colorectal cancers are key for people starting at age 45 - or younger for people with a family history of these cancers. Dr. ...