May 12, 2022 | Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a proud sponsor of A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, and Chronic Pain Self-Management Programs. Classes are offered free of charge to persons who are... 
May 8, 2022 | Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 5 minutesBack aches and injuries are common among older adults, but some simple stretches can help. Whether it’s chronic, acute or episodic, low back pain is a common problem among adults, causing more disability around the world than any other... 
Apr 30, 2022 | Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 4 minutesAging Well Texas, a group who acts as a guide for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and other state agencies to support strategic planning to serve older Texans, recently conducted a statewide survey to identify the current... 
Apr 20, 2022 | Health, Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 5 minutesHelping the person you care for make healthy dietary choices can be a real challenge. Better nutrition can help older adults feel their best and stay more active. It can also help lower the risk of developing some health conditions that are... 
Apr 18, 2022 | Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvidence-based programs (EBPs) offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. They are based on research and provide documented health benefits, so you can be confident they work. People who participate in EBPs learn... 
Feb 23, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Healthy Aging
Reading Time: 2 minutesAnother winter of cold, flu and COVID-19 is upon us. Winter may seem like an easier time to social distance than warmer months. After all, cold temperatures make the home a cozy and warm place to be. But no matter how cold it gets, it’s...