Senior Health

Learn about senior health

As we age, we have special health concerns. They can range from menopause and broken hips to exercising safely. Our topics can help you learn how to lower the risk of falling in your home or how to choose a nursing home. You can learn about the physical changes caused by aging. There is plenty of information to help you stay healthy as you get older.

Get help making decisions or find how-to tips in topics such as:

• Healthy Aging
• Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging
• Hearing Loss
• Diet for older adults with diabetes
• Taking calcium for osteoporosis
• Should I get a hearing aid?
• Should I take medications to treat Alzheimer's disease?
• Choosing a nursing home

More Information

• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Alzheimer's Disease

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Care at the End of Life

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Pain

Constipation, Age 12 and Older

Dementia

Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older

Domestic Violence

Drooping Eyelids

Dupuytren's Disease

Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Elder Abuse

Family Life Cycle

Fever, Age 4 and Older

Fitness

Head Injury, Age 4 and Older

Healthy Aging

Hearing Loss

Hip Fracture

Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older

Immunizations

Laser photocoagulation for age-related macular degeneration

Menopause and Perimenopause

Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older

Osteopenia

Osteoporosis

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration

Presbyopia

Rash, Age 12 and Older

Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older

Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging

Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older

Type 2 Diabetes

Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults

Medical Tests

Bone Mineral Density

Medications

Anticonvulsants for chronic pain

Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis

Calcitonin for osteoporosis

Cephalosporins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease

Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccines

Estrogen for osteoporosis

Fluoroquinolones for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Hepatitis B vaccine

Hormone replacement therapy for osteoporosis

Memantine for Alzheimer's disease

Nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis

Penicillins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Raloxifene

Sulfonamide and trimethoprim for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Testosterone for osteoporosis

Tetracycline for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Trimethoprim for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Make a Wise Decision

Should I get a hearing aid?

Should I have a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) test to diagnose osteoporosis?

Should I put my relative with Alzheimer's or other dementia in a nursing home?

Should I take bisphosphonate medications for osteoporosis?

Should I take medications to treat Alzheimer's disease?

Take Action

Helping older adults who are grieving

Making your home fall-proof

Managing hot flashes

Taking calcium for osteoporosis

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Author:	Cynthia Tank	Last Updated: September 20, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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