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Seniors' Health

People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many older adults live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. You need to know what to expect. Some changes may just be part of normal aging, while others may be a warning sign of a medical problem. It is important to know the difference, and to let your health care provider know if you have any concerns.

Having a healthy lifestyle can help you to deal with normal aging changes and make the most of your life. This includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and making mental health a priority.

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  1. Older Adult Mental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... stage of life, including as we age. Many older adults are at risk for mental health problems. But ... normal part of aging. Studies show that most older adults feel satisfied with their lives, even though they ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/olderadultmentalhealth.html - Health Topics
  2. Exercise for Older Adults (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. There are four main types and each type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/exerciseforolderadults.html - Health Topics
  3. Nutrition for Older Adults (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is nutrition and why is it important for older adults? Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced ... you still need to get enough nutrients. Some older adults need more protein. What can make it harder ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/nutritionforolderadults.html - Health Topics
  4. Older Adult Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many older adults live active and healthy lives. But there's no ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/olderadulthealth.html - Health Topics
  5. Driving and older adults 
    ... and mental changes can make it harder for older adults to drive safely: Muscle and joint pain and ... dementia should not drive. Medicine side effects. Many older adults take more than one medicine. Certain medicine or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000955.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Sleep disorders in older adults 
    Sleep disorders in older adults involve any disrupted sleep pattern. This can include problems falling or staying asleep, too much sleep, or abnormal behaviors ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000064.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Alzheimer's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to a provider that specializes in caring for older adults Recommend a neurologist, a doctor who specializes in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alzheimersdisease.html - Health Topics
  8. Depression in older adults 
    ... They often interfere with daily life. Depression in older adults is a widespread problem, and it is not ... In older adults, life changes can increase the risk for depression or make existing depression worse. Some of these changes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001521.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Valley Fever (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... get Valley Fever. But it's most common among older adults, especially those 60 and older. People who have recently moved to an area ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/valleyfever.html - Health Topics
  10. Macular Degeneration (National Library of Medicine)  
    Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older. It is a disease that destroys your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/maculardegeneration.html - Health Topics
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