Articles tagged with 'older adults' | OSF HealthCare

A new study shows that vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity. 

Separating myth from fact when it comes to older adults and mental health. Kren Harmon, a social worker with OSF, talks about the importance of prioritizing your mental health, no matter your age.

A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.

After a multi-year process, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or OSF PACE, has officially launched for the Greater Peoria region.

The state of Illinois and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have awarded OSF HealthCare a contract to be one of the first in the state to offer Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

A recent study shows that older adults who walk 6,000 steps a day can  reduce their chances of a heart attack by 50%. But there are other ways to get in those important steps.