MSU Extension Aging

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• Understanding shingles: causes and complications

  Published on June 1, 2017
  Learn more about the causes, complications and risk factors associated with shingles.

• Understanding shingles

  Published on May 22, 2017
  Each year, nearly 1 million people get shingles, which is a painful skin rash that comes from the same virus that causes chickenpox. The next three articles will explore the causes, complications and ways a person can protect themselves from this disease.

• Nutrition during cancer treatment

  Published on May 8, 2017
  Follow these recommendations to maintain good health and reduce potential side effects during cancer treatment.

• Aging in place: Implications for housing and community development

  Published on February 7, 2017
  With an expanding older population, communities and caregivers will need to prepare for a growing demand for housing that is accessible and well-connected to services throughout the community.

• What does it mean to take a health equity approach to our work?

  Published on August 31, 2016
  Addressing inequities in health outcomes requires us to ask different questions.

• Grandparents raising grandchildren: Part ten

  Published on July 1, 2016
  Tips and resources for caring for grandchildren and yourself.

• Grandparents raising grandchildren: Part nine

  Published on June 30, 2016
  Helpful tips for finding time for self-care while raising grandchildren.

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  The perks of saving early for retirement

  Published on May 23, 2016
  The earlier you start the better.

• Families and transferring personal property heirlooms

  Published on May 18, 2016
  Planning is key to having personal belongings transferred successfully as result of downsizing and death.

• Families and transferring personal property heirlooms

  Published on May 18, 2016
  Planning is key to having personal belongings transferred successfully as result of downsizing and death.