Seniors' Health

Overviews

• Aging: What to Expect As You Get OlderAging: What to Expect As You Get Older http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/aging/HA00040/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Guide to Geriatric SyndromesGuide to Geriatric Syndromes http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/geriatric_syndromes.php(American Geriatrics Society)
• Protect Your Health as You Grow OlderProtect Your Health as You Grow Older http://www.healthfinder.gov/prevention/PrintTopic.aspx?topicId=80(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Latest News

• Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk GroupDelirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Grouphttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101535.html(07/27/2010, HealthDay)
• Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by GenderLink Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Genderhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101477.html(07/26/2010, HealthDay)
• Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your HealthHyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jul2010/nia-22.htm(07/22/2010, National Institute on Aging)
• Fish Eaters Show Lower Risk of Age-Related Eye DiseaseFish Eaters Show Lower Risk of Age-Related Eye Diseasehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101240.html(07/19/2010, Reuters Health)
• Standing TallStanding Tall http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/standing_tall_070910.html(07/09/2010, HealthDay)
• Adverse Cardiovascular Events Reported in Testosterone Trial in Older MenAdverse Cardiovascular Events Reported in Testosterone Trial in Older Men http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jun2010/nia-30.htm(06/30/2010, National Institute on Aging)
• More News on Seniors' HealthSeniors' Healthhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_s.html#seniorshealth

Prevention/Screening

• Calorie-Restriction Diet for Anti-AgingCalorie-Restriction Diet for Anti-Aging http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-restriction-diet/MY00578/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Good Health Habits at 60 and BeyondGood Health Habits at 60 and Beyond http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/staying/799.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/seniors/staying/799.printerview.html
• Health AssessmentHealth Assessment http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=8(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Healthy Aging: Preventing Disease and Improving Quality of Life among Older AmericansHealthy Aging: Preventing Disease and Improving Quality of Life among Older Americans http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/aging.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Does It Slow Aging?Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Does It Slow Aging? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/growth-hormone/HA00030/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• JAMA Patient Page: Preventive Care for Older AdultsJAMA Patient Page: Preventive Care for Older Adults http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/302/24/2722.pdf(American Medical Association) - PDF
• Memory Loss: 7 Tips to Improve Your MemoryMemory Loss: 7 Tips to Improve Your Memory http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/memory-loss/HA00001/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Older Consumers Safety ChecklistOlder Consumers Safety Checklist http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/705.pdf(Consumer Product Safety Commission) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/SPANISH/705s.pdf
• Preventing ConfusionPreventing Confusion http://elderlife.med.yale.edu/public/lifestyle.php?pageid=01.01.02(Hospital Elder Life Program)
• Screening Tests for Adults (50 and Up)Screening Tests for Adults (50 and Up) http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/wellness/e_over50_1.html(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
• Young at Heart: Tips for Older AdultsYoung at Heart: Tips for Older Adults http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/young_heart.htm(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm

Alternative Therapy

• Complementary and Alternative MedicinesComplementary and Alternative Medicines http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=7(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Nutrition

• Nutrition for SeniorsNutrition for Seniors http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutritionforseniors.html(National Library of Medicine)
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Rehabilitation/Recovery

• RehabilitationRehabilitation http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=13(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Specific Conditions

• Age Healthier, Breathe Easier: Solutions You Can Use to Control or Reduce Environmental TriggersAge Healthier, Breathe Easier: Solutions You Can Use to Control or Reduce Environmental Triggers http://www.epa.gov/aging/solutions/(Environmental Protection Agency)
• Aging and Your EyesAging and Your Eyes http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/eyes.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/eyes-sp.htm
• Aging Hearts & Arteries: A Scientific QuestAging Hearts & Arteries: A Scientific Quest http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/AgingHeartsandArteries/(National Institute on Aging)
• Balance ProblemsBalance Problems http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/toc.html(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
• Cancer Facts for People over 50Cancer Facts for People over 50 http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/cancer.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/cancer-sp.htm
• Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic KneeCare of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00344(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
• DiabetesDiabetes http://nihseniorhealth.gov/diabetes/toc.html(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Dry MouthDry Mouth http://nihseniorhealth.gov/drymouth/toc.html(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Easy Bruising: Common as You AgeEasy Bruising: Common as You Age http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/easy-bruising/HQ00355/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Hormone DisordersHormone Disorders http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=48(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• JAMA Patient Page: Frailty in Older AdultsJAMA Patient Page: Frailty in Older Adults http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/296/18/2280.pdf(American Medical Association)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/data/296/18/2280/DC1/1
• JAMA Patient Page: Older Drivers and Cognitive ImpairmentJAMA Patient Page: Older Drivers and Cognitive Impairment http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/303/16/1660.pdf(American Medical Association) - PDF
• PresbyopiaPresbyopia http://www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyestoolkit/factsheets/Presbyopia.pdf(National Eye Institute) - PDF
• Psychological and Social IssuesPsychological and Social Issues http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=3(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Seniors Mental HealthSeniors Mental Health http://healthyminds.org/More-Info-For/Seniors.aspx(American Psychiatric Association) - PDF
• Sexuality in Later LifeSexuality in Later Life http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/sexuality.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/sexuality-sp.htm
• Skin Care and AgingSkin Care and Aging http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/skin.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Smell and Taste: Spice of LifeSmell and Taste: Spice of Life http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/smell.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Walking ProblemsWalking Problems http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=22(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Related Issues

• Aging Parents: Five Warning Signs of Health ProblemsAging Parents: Five Warning Signs of Health Problems http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/aging-parents/HA00082/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• As You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and AlcoholAs You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol http://asyouage.samhsa.gov/media/asyouage/asyouagebrochure01.pdf(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kap.samhsa.gov/mli/docs/spanish/AgingMed-Spanish.pdf
• Cognitive Vitality Tips for Older AdultsCognitive Vitality Tips for Older Adults http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/cognitive_vitality.php(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Eldercare at HomeEldercare at Home http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/eldercare/contents.php(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Finding the Right Aging ServicesFinding the Right Aging Services http://www2.aahsa.org/choice.aspx(American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging)
• Injuries among Older AdultsInjuries among Older Adults http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/olderadults.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Medicines: Use Them SafelyMedicines: Use Them Safely http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/medicines.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/medicines-sp.htm
• Older DriversOlder Drivers http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/drivers.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol/Publicaciones/conductores.htm
• Role of the Geriatric PsychiatristRole of the Geriatric Psychiatrist http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/geriatric_psychiatrist.html(Geriatric Mental Health Foundation)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/geriatric_psych_span.html
• Safe Travel Tips for Older AdultsSafe Travel Tips for Older Adults http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/travel_tips.php(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Tai Chi: Discover the Many Possible Health BenefitsTai Chi: Discover the Many Possible Health Benefits http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tai-chi/SA00087/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older PeopleTalking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/TalkingWithYourDoctor/(National Institute on Aging) - PDF
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol/Publicaciones/conversando/
• Transportation Options for Older AdultsTransportation Options for Older Adults http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/fact_sheets/pdfs/Trans_Options_Panels.pdf(Administration on Aging) - PDF
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Health Check Tools

• What's Your Aging IQ?What's Your Aging IQ? http://www.niapublications.org/quiz/index.php(National Institute on Aging)
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Tutorials

• Balance ProblemsBalance Problems http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/toc.html(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
• DiabetesDiabetes http://nihseniorhealth.gov/diabetes/toc.html(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Dry MouthDry Mouth http://nihseniorhealth.gov/drymouth/toc.html(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• Taking MedicinesTaking Medicines http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/toc.html(National Institute of General Medical Sciences)
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Videos

• Sleep Problems in Older AdultsSleep Problems in Older Adults http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/video/sleep07_duffy_problems(Harvard Medical School)
• Sleep Strategies Later in LifeSleep Strategies Later in Life http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/video/sleep07_elderstory(Harvard Medical School)
• What Can I Do about Dry Mouth?What Can I Do about Dry Mouth? http://nihseniorhealth.gov/drymouth/treatmentfordrymouth/video/dm2_na.html(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
• What Is Dry Mouth?What Is Dry Mouth? http://nihseniorhealth.gov/drymouth/whatisdrymouth/video/dm1_na.html(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
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Financial Issues

• BenefitsCheckUpBenefitsCheckUp https://www.benefitscheckup.org/index.cfm?gohome=true&partner_id=58(National Council on Aging)
• Getting Your Affairs in OrderGetting Your Affairs in Order http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/affairs.htm(National Institute on Aging)
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Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: AgingClinicalTrials.gov: Aging http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=aging(National Institutes of Health)
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Genetics

• Aging ProcessAging Process http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=1(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Research

• Aging under the Microscope: A Biological QuestAging under the Microscope: A Biological Quest http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/AgingUndertheMicroscope/default.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Can We Prevent Aging?Can We Prevent Aging? http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/preventaging.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Large Study of Older AdultsGinkgo Biloba Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Large Study of Older Adults http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/20091229.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Health and Retirement Study: Growing Older in America:Health and Retirement Study: Growing Older in America: http://www.nia.nih.gov/ResearchInformation/ExtramuralPrograms/BehavioralAndSocialResearch/HRSfull.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• Health Care Costs Much Higher for Older Adults with Depression Plus Other Medical ConditionsHealth Care Costs Much Higher for Older Adults with Depression Plus Other Medical Conditions http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2009/health-care-costs-much-higher-for-older-adults-with-depression-plus-other-medical-conditions.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
• Hospital Ratings for Elderly Heart Failure Care Should Look beyond Death RecordsHospital Ratings for Elderly Heart Failure Care Should Look beyond Death Records http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=841(American Heart Association)
• Many Older People Use Both Prescription Drugs and Dietary SupplementsMany Older People Use Both Prescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/071509.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• More Cardiac Rehab Reduces Death for Elderly Heart PatientsMore Cardiac Rehab Reduces Death for Elderly Heart Patients http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=910(American Heart Association)
• New Therapies Show Promise for Vascular DepressionNew Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2008/new-therapies-show-promise-for-vascular-depression-heart-metabolic-risks-of-some-antipsychotic-medications-flagged.shtml(National Institute of Mental Health)
• Treating Older Adults' Depression Eases Family Caregiver BurdenTreating Older Adults' Depression Eases Family Caregiver Burden http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/research_content.asp?id=150(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Vitamin D and Older Adults: More Than Just a Bone Problem?Vitamin D and Older Adults: More Than Just a Bone Problem? http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/full/74/1/e2(American Academy of Neurology)
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Journal Articles

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Postural control in elderly persons with osteoporosis: Efficacy of an...Article: Postural control in elderly persons with osteoporosis: Efficacy of an... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20567136?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Healthy diets and the subsequent prevalence of nuclear cataract in...Article: Healthy diets and the subsequent prevalence of nuclear cataract in... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20547952?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Women over the age of 85 years who live alone:...Article: Women over the age of 85 years who live alone:... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20518439?tool=MedlinePlus
• Seniors' Health -- see more articlesSeniors' Health -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(aging[majr]+OR+aged[mh])+AND+health[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Directories

• Health and Aging OrganizationsHealth and Aging Organizations http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm(National Institute on Aging)
• State and Area Agencies on AgingState and Area Agencies on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/AoAroot/AoA_Programs/OAA/How_To_Find/Agencies/Agencies.aspx(Administration on Aging)
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Organizations

• Administration on AgingAdministration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/
• American Geriatrics SocietyAmerican Geriatrics Society http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
• National Council on AgingNational Council on Aging http://www.ncoa.org/
• National Institute on AgingNational Institute on Aging http://www.nia.nih.gov/
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol/
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Newsletters/Print Publications

• FHA E-NewsletterFHA E-Newsletter http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/newsletter.php(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Law and Policy

• Older Americans ActOlder Americans Act http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/OAA/index.aspx(Administration on Aging)
• Why Aging Population Matters: A Global PerspectiveWhy Aging Population Matters: A Global Perspective http://www.nia.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9E91407E-CFE8-4903-9875-D5AA75BD1D50/0/WPAM_finalpdftorose3_9.pdf(National Institute on Aging) - PDF
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Statistics

• Multiple Causes of Death in Old AgeMultiple Causes of Death in Old Age http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ahcd/agingtrends/09causes.htm(National Center for Health Statistics)
• Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-BeingOlder Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/main_site/default.aspx(Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics)
• Profile of Older AmericansProfile of Older Americans http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/Profile/index.aspx(Administration on Aging)
• State of Aging and Health in America ReportState of Aging and Health in America Report http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/SAHA/Default/Default.aspx(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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MedlinePlus Magazine

• 7 Steps to Aging Well7 Steps to Aging Well http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter07/articles/winter07pg14-16.html
• 8 Areas of Age-Related Change8 Areas of Age-Related Change http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter07/articles/winter07pg10-13.html
• For Dr. Nancy Snyderman's Parents, Staying Close to Family Is KeyFor Dr. Nancy Snyderman's Parents, Staying Close to Family Is Key http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/summer09/articles/summer09pg4.html
• Helping You Age WellHelping You Age Well http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter07/articles/winter07pg9.html
• Staying Positive and Moving ForwardStaying Positive and Moving Forward http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/summer09/articles/summer09pg7-8.html
• There's No Place Like HomeThere's No Place Like Home http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/summer09/articles/summer09pg5.html
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Men

• Testosterone Therapy: Key to Male Vitality?Testosterone Therapy: Key to Male Vitality? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/testosterone-therapy/MC00030/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Women

• Healthy AgingHealthy Aging http://www.womenshealth.gov/aging/(National Women's Health Information Center)
• Healthy Lifestyle for Women 65 and OlderHealthy Lifestyle for Women 65 and Older http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/ab019.cfm(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/sb019.cfm
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