High Country Area Agency on Aging

06/01/2026

In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, we want to take a moment to celebrate every single survivor.

Early detection is one of the most powerful tools we have. Routine cancer screenings mean more treatment options, more healthy days, and more time with the people you love.

Not sure what screenings you need? The National Council on Aging has a great resource to help older adults know what to ask for and when: https://www.ncoa.org/article/prevention-how-older-adults-can-reduce-their-risk-of-cancer/

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

June 1st-5th is National Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! This important week focuses on the actions everyone can take to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.

Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse, though that number is impossible to measure. Every day, issues related to these problems affect people across the country, often costing them time, money, and their well-being.

Join the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) to prevent, detect and report Medicare Fraud in your community.

06/01/2026

Considering joint replacement surgery or supporting someone who is? 🎧

In the latest episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast, orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Mayman shares expert insights on knowing when it may be time for surgery, what recovery can look like and how to feel more confident in the process.

Listen now: https://arthr.org/4dR36By.

Thank you to our partners at Pacira BioSciences, Inc. for their support of this episode.

06/01/2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats (or "healthy fats") you have to get from foods or supplements because your body doesn't make them. They're part of the support structure of every cell in your body; they give you energy; and they help keep your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working the way they should. https://wb.md/4vj4uUF

06/01/2026

Today marks the kickoff of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Stay alert for skin substitute fraud! If you see suspicious charges or treatments you didn’t receive, speak up! Protect yourself and your loved ones. Share our infographic below for key tips to keep you and your loved ones protected.

06/01/2026

Many men are taught to “tough it out,” even when something feels wrong.

Paying attention to changes in your body and getting checked early can make a real difference. Health is not about being invincible. It is about staying here for the people who need you.
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A muchos hombres se les enseña a «aguantar», incluso cuando sienten que algo no anda bien.

Prestar atención a los cambios en tu cuerpo y hacerse revisiones a tiempo puede marcar una verdadera diferencia. La salud no consiste en ser invencible, sino en permanecer aquí para las personas que te necesitan.

05/29/2026

Psychosis can be a frightening word that many people simply don’t understand. But what does it really mean?

In Parkinson’s, what your doctor calls psychosis usually starts with mild symptoms, but these can have a big impact on quality of life. Psychosis can vary from severe confusion (disordered thinking) to seeing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) to believing things that are not true (delusions).

Learn about managing these symptoms for Mental Health Awareness Month: Parkinson.org/Hallucinations