Aging

Diabetes in Older People : Types, Health Concerns, Symptoms
by National Institute on Aging
Diabetes is a serious disease. It happens when your blood levels of glucose, a form of sugar, are too high. Diabetes can lead to dangerous health problems. The good news is that high glucose levels can be managed to help control the disease and prevent

Depression and Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
Everyone feels blue now and then. It's part of life. But if you no longer enjoy activities that you usually like, you may have a more serious problem. Being depressed, without letup, can change the way you think and feel.

Seniors and Alcohol Use
by National Institute on Aging
Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Great Uncle George may have always liked his liquor, so his family may not see that his drinking behavior is getting worse as he gets older.

Can Hormones Prevent Aging?
by National Institute on Aging
We could not survive without hormones. They are among the most common and vital chemical messengers in the body. From head to toe, each moment of life, they signal cells to perform tasks that range from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Spotting Health Scams
by National Institute on Aging
Unproven remedies promise false hope. Often they offer cures that are painless or quick. Why do people fall for these sales pitches? After all, at best these treatments are worthless. At worst, they are dangerous.

Growing Older, Eating Better
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Many older Americans, especially those who live alone, have been unable to get proper nutrition due to problems that often accompany aging. But food programs and other types of assistance are now helping elders to a better diet.

Seniors, Aging and Vision Care
by Health Canada
As people get older, it is normal for their vision to change. However, there are steps you can take to preserve your eyesight and improve your vision - an important part of staying safe and independent.

Falls and Older Adults : Causes and Risk Factors
by National Institute on Aging
Falls don't just happen, and people don't fall because they get older. Often, more than one underlying cause or risk factor is involved in a fall. A risk factor is something that increases a person's risk or susceptibility to a medical problem or disease.

Osteoporosis and Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
Helen had osteoporosis, but she didn't know it before she fell. Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily-most often bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrist. Osteoporosis is called the 'silent disease'.

Beginning the Chase
Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today
by Sanjay Gupta, M.D.
For centuries, adventurers and scientists have pursued the dream of immortality. Today it appears it might actually be a reality... This is not an anti-aging book. It's a groundbreaking guide to functional aging-extending our healthy and active lives long

High Blood Pressure and Age
by National Institute on Aging
You can have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause symptoms that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the silent killer, is a major health problem.

Age-Related Hearing Loss
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Learn how people can overcome the gradual loss of hearing that occurs as they age. The popular notion that older people are 'hard of hearing' is often true. Hearing loss occurs gradually in most people as they age.

Proper Use of Medications and Elderly
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A brown paper bag may hold the key to safer use of medications, according to health experts. 'A brown bag checkup is the single best thing that patients can do to avoid medication mistakes and cut down on unnecessary medications,' says Douglas Paauw, M.D.

Dental Health and Aging
by National Institute on Aging
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good care of your teeth and gums, you can protect them for years to come. Tooth decay is not just a problem for children. It can happen as long as you have natural teeth in your mouth.

How to Choose a Doctor
by National Institute on Aging
Choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. The best time to make that decision is while you are still healthy and have time to really think about all your choices.

Medications and Older Adults
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As people age, their medicine cabinets may begin to overflow. To avoid dangerous side effects and interactions, communication and organization are essential. People ages 65 and older consume more prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines

Unproven Medical Treatments Lure Elderly
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Sixty percent of those who try untested medical treatments are over age 65, according to one report. Not only can these treatments be a waste of money but, according to FDA, they can also be dangerous.

Aging Skin: Cosmetic Laser Surgery
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Laser resurfacing can often make patients look 10 to 20 years younger, and the results can last for eight to 10 years, says Tina Alster, M.D., director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in the nation's capital.

Skin Care and Aging
by National Institute on Aging
Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness. But the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and young looking is to stay out

Aging and Hearing Loss
by National Institute on Aging
About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. About half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss. Whether a hearing loss is small (missing certain sounds) or large (being profoundly deaf)