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  • Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

    Aortic valve replacement gives you a new aortic heart valve. The new valve may be mechanical or made of animal tissue. You and your doctor can decide before surgery which type of valve is best for you. The aortic valve opens and closes to keep...

  • COPD: What Happens to Your Lungs

    Learn how COPD affects your lungs and makes it hard to breathe.

  • Depression Medicine Side Effects

    Learn how to deal with common side effects of depression medicines.

  • Getting Up Safely After a Fall

    Learn how to safely get up after a fall and what to do if you need to call for help.

  • Preventing Falls in Older Adults

    Learn how to prevent falls by taking care of yourself, preparing your home, and following a few safety tips.

  • Measuring the Intensity of Your Activity

    Learn how to measure the intensity of an activity so you can achieve your goals for a healthier life.

  • Choosing a Nursing Home

    Finding the right nursing home can help you feel safe and cared for. A good first step to choosing a nursing home is to make a list of homes you might be interested in. Talk to family, friends, doctors, and others to get recommendations of good nursing homes. If you...

  • Eldercare Mediation

    Eldercare mediation is the process of working with someone to help families manage the legal, health, and emotional issues that come with aging. It's based on the idea that, with a little help, family members can find the best solutions to family problems. Families often choose mediators to help them...

  • How to Use an Incentive Spirometer

    Learn how to use an incentive spirometer to improve the health of your lungs.

  • Bypass Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease

    Watch this video to understand what bypass surgery does for your heart and what will happen during surgery.