Healthy Living
PCOA Partners with the Alliance for Aging Research Several years ago, PCOA was fortunate to partner with the Alliance for Aging Research, (AAR), to pilot the Flu & You campaign. This campaign created awareness about the importance and benefits of getting an annual flu shot among older adults. Community wide flu vaccine clinics were available for older adults to get their shot and obtain helpful information The AAR supports safe, effective vaccinations that help older adults maintain their best health and support longer life. Their “Our Best Shot” educational campaign underscores the importance of ensuring adherence to vaccination schedules as individuals age. This year, PCOA is partnering with AAR to pilot the educational webinar, A Dose of Knowledge: Safely Managing Your Pain. Webinar participants will learn how to safely chose the best pain medication for their health issue, proper dosing for that medication and ways to keep track of, store and dispose of their pain medication. Please join us for one of the upcoming webinars – Thurs., March 31 from 11 am – 12:00 pm or Thurs., April 28 from 2 – 3 pm. About the Alliance for Aging Research The Alliance for Aging Research is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health. The Alliance believes advances in research help people live longer, happier, more productive lives and reduce healthcare costs over the long term. For 35 years, the Alliance has guided efforts to substantially increase funding and focus for aging at the National
Safely Managing Your Pain: What You Need to Know
Do you know how to safely and appropriately manage your pain? Whether you turn to over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, prescription pain medications, or even non-drug therapies to help relieve your pain, it is important that you know how to use them safely and appropriately. Attend this workshop to learn how
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to safely choose, take, keep track of, store, and dispose of your pain medications.
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