Heart Health (55)
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over the age of 65 in the United States. Learn how to prevent heart disease with proper eating, exercise and medications. Learn how to recognize heart disease and learn how it is being treated.
Cancer (13)
Cancer is also among the leading causes of death among seniors. The longer you live the greater your chance of getting cancer. Here you can review information about the numerous cancers that can affect seniors, including information on diagnosis, causes and treatments of cancers and malignant neoplasms.
Diseases and Conditions (167)
Seniors are affected by disease, both disease that is found in all age groups and by disease more often associated with aging. One of the best ways to fight these diseases and conditions is to understand the disease, including the cause, the treatments and ways it can be prevented.
Bone Health and Mobility (31)
Information about mobility for seniors who have a disability, mobility for seniors who want to prevent injury and stay active as they age. Information about items that can aid or increase mobility, information about adaptations that can increase mobility and education to help maintain mobility.
Vision and Hearing Loss (21)
There are some changes in vision that are a part of aging and some that are more often found in older adults. Review information on the aging of your eyes and vision and find out how you can protect and improve your eyesight.
Sexuality (11)
Most seniors still enjoy having a close personal and sexual relationship with a partner. While the sex drive may diminish some with aging and with chronic disease it is still an important part of life. Includes information on sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted disease and sexuality.
Long Term Care (41)
While most seniors hope to remain independent throughout their life, sometimes health problems can make that impossible. If there is a need to find care for seniors in their own home or in a facility this is the place to begin.
Medicare (32)
Medicare is the health insurance program provided by the the federal government for people over the age of 65, the disabled and those with chronic renal failure requiring dialysis. Seniors are also often covered by other private insurance and supplements.
Healthy Living (103)
There are many diseases, illnesses and injuries that can be prevented by vaccination, early detection or other measures. Look here for information on preventive measures you can take to help prevent disease or injury and maintain health.
Mental Health (33)
Seniors are at risk from conditions such as depression, anxiety and drug and alcohol addiction. If diagnosed these conditions can be treated successfully.
