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A general overview of Alzheimer's Disease that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Selected references, a list of organizations where users can obtain addit... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Spanish
Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day is not part of normal aging. In fact, troubled sleep may be a sign of emotional or physical disorders and something y... Details >
Provides information on the structure and mission of the AoA, and the programs the AoA administers.... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Administration on Aging's (AoA) American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Program--Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA)--is responsible for serving as the effective and visible adv... Details >
Center for Communication and Consumer Services, U.S. Administration on Aging
This pamphlet is designed to help people with age-related macular degeneration better understand the disease. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related macular degener... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
This page links to data on the health and health care utilization of aging Americans.... Details >
National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page looks at aging and sun damage, and provides photographs of various sun damage effects on the skin.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. But regular eye exams can help. With early detection, many eye problems can be treated and your risk of vision loss reduced. ... Details >
This page welcomes to a gateway that offers up-to-date information for consumers on health and aging. Aging in the Know is a one-stop resource for information on common diseases and disorders that aff... Details >
As women live out their later years, they must be able to enjoy their later years to the fullest extent. One way to do this is to lead a lifestyle that promotes health, lowers risks, and in general he... Details >