<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/academics/gero/news/winter-wellness-for-aging-adults-physicals-and-mental-checks.html" dsn="gerontology-blog"><featured/><pubDate>01/07/2026</pubDate><title>Winter Wellness for Aging Adults: Physicals &amp; Mental Checks</title><author/><image/><caption/><thumbnail/><description>As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, winter brings unique challenges for older adults. Cold weather can make managing chronic condit...</description><tags><tag>blog</tag></tags></item>