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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.
Prevention and Risk Factors
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Physical Activity Helps Seniors Stay Mobile
(National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
Treatments and Therapies
- Alternative Remedies (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
- Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Does It Slow Aging? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
Related Issues
- Aging Parents: 7 Warning Signs of Health Problems (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
- As You Age: You and Your Medicines (Food and Drug Administration)
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Exercising with Chronic Conditions
(National Institute on Aging)
- Geriatrics (Geriatrician) (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
- Home Care (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
- Housing Options for Seniors (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish
- How Do You Know When It's Time to Give up the Keys? (Administration for Community Living) - PDF
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Older Drivers
(National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
- Other Safety Concerns and Self-Neglect (National Adult Protective Services Association)
- Safe Sex for Older Adults (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
- Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Safe Use of Medicines for Older Adults
(National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
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Talking with Your Doctor
(National Institute on Aging)
- Ten Warning Signs Your Older Family Member May Need Help
Specifics
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13 Tips to Keep Your Bladder Healthy
(National Institute on Aging)
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Aging and Your Eyes
(National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
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Cognitive Health
(National Institute on Aging)
- Easy Bruising: Why Does It Happen (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
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How Smell and Taste Change as You Age
(National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
- Managing Multiple Health Problems: Living with Multiple Health Problems (American Geriatrics Society)
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Nutrition for Seniors: MedlinePlus Health Topic
(National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
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Older Adult Mental Health
(National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
- Older Adults (COVID-19) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also in Spanish
- Older Adults and Oral Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - PDF Also in Spanish
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Sexuality in Later Life
(National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
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Skin Aging: MedlinePlus Health Topic
(National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
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The Aging Eye
(National Eye Institute) - PDF
- Tips for Walking for Older Adults (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Types of Refractive Errors
(National Eye Institute)
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Well-Aged Mind: Maintaining Your Cognitive Health
(National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
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Your Aging Eyes: How You See as Time Goes By
(National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
Videos and Tutorials
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NIHSeniorHealth
(National Institute on Aging)
Statistics and Research
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Blood Proteins Change Across the Lifespan
(National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish
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Global Aging
(National Institute on Aging, World Health Organization) - PDF
- Older Americans 2016: Key Indicators of Well-Being (Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics)
- State of Aging and Health in America (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Reference Desk
- Changes in the Body with Aging (Merck & Co., Inc.) Also in Spanish
Find an Expert
- AAAs (Area Agencies on Aging) & Title VI Aging Programs (National Association of Area Agencies on Aging)
- American Geriatrics Society
- Eldercare Locator (Department of Health and Human Services)
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National Institute on Aging
Also in Spanish
Men
- Testosterone Therapy: Potential Benefits and Risks as You Age (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
- Tips for Good Health in Later Life for Older Men (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - PDF