Aging

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.

Understanding Medical Studies
by National Institute on Aging
Every day in the newspaper or on television we see stories about new medical findings. Perhaps we hear that a certain drug causes a 300% or three-fold increase in strokes. That's a large increase - it sounds scary.

Good Nutrition Tips for Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
Choose many different healthy foods. Pick those that are lower in cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat (mostly in foods that come from animals) and trans fatty acids (found in some processed foods, margarines, and shortenings).

Older Adults : Hospital Hints
by National Institute on Aging
Going to the hospital is somewhat like traveling to another country - the sights are unfamiliar and the people you meet there often speak a foreign language. No matter what the reason for the trip - whether it's an overnight visit for a few tests

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.

Older Drivers : Safety
by National Institute on Aging
More and more older drivers are on the roads these days. It's important to know that getting older doesn't automatically turn people into bad drivers. Many of us continue to be good, safe drivers as we age.

Older Adults : Falls and Fractures
by National Institute on Aging
A simple fall can change your life. Just ask any of the thousands of older men and women who fall each year and break (sometimes called fracture) a bone. Getting older can bring lots of changes.

Crime and Older People
by National Institute on Aging
Older people and their families worry about crime. Though older people are less likely to be victims of crime than teenagers and young adults, the number of crimes against older people is hard to ignore. It is often highly publicized.

Exercise for Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
You are never too old to get in shape. I am often asked what I've done over the years to stay in shape. At different times, I have engaged in many different activities. When I was in school I played football and basketball.

Older Adults: Hospitalization Happens
by National Institute on Aging
A trip to the hospital with a loved one who has a memory disorder can be stressful for both of you. This brochure can relieve some of that stress by helping you prepare for both unexpected and planned hospital visits.

There's No Place Like Home - For Growing Old
by National Institute on Aging
What do I do first? Think about the kinds of help you might want in the near future. Planning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. Maybe you live alone, so there is no one to help you.

Older People: Talking with Your Doctor
by National Institute on Aging
How well you and your doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care. Unfortunately, talking to your doctor isn't always easy. It takes time and effort on your part as well as your doctor's.

Long-Term Care: Choosing the Right Place
by National Institute on Aging
Many of us hope to stay in our homes as we grow older. Often we are able to do that. But later in life - usually by our 80s and 90s - some of us need a hand with everyday activities like shopping, cooking, or bathing.

Older Adults: Considering Surgery?
by National Institute on Aging
Have you been told that you need to have surgery? If so, you are not alone. Millions of older Americans have surgery each year. Most surgeries are not emergencies. You have time to find out as much as possible about the surgery, think the matter over

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.

Medicines: Use Them Safely
by National Institute on Aging
Modern medicine has made our lives better in many ways. It has helped older adults live longer, healthier lives. But people over 65 have to be careful when taking medications, especially when they're taking many different drugs.

Dietary Supplements: More is Not Always Better
by National Institute on Aging
Dietary supplements used to make you think only of vitamins and minerals. But, today this big business makes and sells many different types of dietary supplements that have vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids, herbs, or hormones in them.

Seniors and Aging: Preventing Falls
by Health Canada
Anyone can fall, but the risk of falling becomes greater with age. There are a number of simple steps you can take in and around your home to help prevent falls and the injuries caused by falling.

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.

Seniors, Aging and Sexual Activity
by Health Canada
Sexual activity is a natural and important part of a healthy lifestyle, no matter what your age. Although the amount of sexual activity generally declines with age, sexual interest and ability can remain fairly constant.