People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many seniors live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. There are things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age. Eating a balanced diet, keeping mind and body active, not smoking, getting regular checkups, and practicing safety habits at home and in the car will help you make the most of life.
National Institute on Aging
- Healthy Aging for Older Adults(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://www.cdc.gov/aging/
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NIHSeniorHealth
(National Institute on Aging) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
- Aging: What to Expect As You Get Older(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/aging/HA00040/METHOD=print
- Living Near Big Power Line May Up Alzheimer's Risk(02/05/2009, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_75201.html
- Vitamin D Deficiency May Harm Brain Function(02/05/2009, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_75208.html
- Older Age Increases Risk of Clot in Lupus Patients(02/04/2009, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_75079.html
- More News on Seniors' Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_s.html#seniorshealth
- Calorie Restriction: Is This Anti-Aging Diet Worth a Try?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/anti-aging/HQ00233/METHOD=print
- Healthy Aging: Preventing Disease and Improving Quality of Life among Older Americans(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/aging.htm
- Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Does It Slow Aging Process?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/growth-hormone/HA00030/METHOD=print
- Memory Loss: Training Can Prolong Independence(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/memory-loss/HA00001/METHOD=print
- Preventing Confusion(Hospital Elder Life Program) - http://elderlife.med.yale.edu/public/lifestyle.php?pageid=01.01.02
- Prevention in Older People(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=10
- Screening Tests for Adults (50 and Up)(American Association for Clinical Chemistry) - http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/wellness/e_over50_1.html
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Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/young_heart.htm
Also available in Spanish http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm
- Complementary and Alternative Medicines(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=7
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Nutrition for Seniors(National Library of Medicine) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutritionforseniors.html
- Rehabilitation(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=13
- Age Healthier, Breathe Easier: Solutions You Can Use to Control or Reduce Environmental Triggers(Environmental Protection Agency) - http://www.epa.gov/aging/solutions/
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Aging and Your Eyes(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/eyes.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol/Publicaciones/ojos.htm
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Aging Hearts & Arteries(National Institute on Aging) - Large PDF file - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/hearts/Aging_Hearts_And_Arteries.pdf
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Balance Problems
(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/toc.html
- Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00344
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Diabetes(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/diabetes/toc.html
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Dry Mouth(National Institute on Aging) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/drymouth/toc.html
- Easy Bruising: Common As You Age(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/easy-bruising/HQ00355/METHOD=print
- Hormone Disorders(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=48
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JAMA Patient Page: Frailty in Older Adults(American Medical Association) - http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/296/18/2280.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/data/296/18/2280/DC1/1
- Let’s Talk Facts about Mental Health of the Elderly(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF - http://healthyminds.org/multimedia/ltfelderly.pdf
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Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: What Every Mid-Life and Older American Should Know(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) - Links to PDF - http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/mission/partner/midlife.pdf
- Psychological and Social Issues(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=3
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Sexuality in Later Life(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/sexuality.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/sexuality-sp.asp
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Skin Care and Aging(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/skin.asp
- Walking Problems(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=22
- Aging Parents: Five Warning Signs of Health Problems(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/aging-parents/HA00082/METHOD=print
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As You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - Links to PDF - http://asyouage.samhsa.gov/media/asyouage/asyouagebrochure01.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://kap.samhsa.gov/mli/docs/spanish/AgingMed-Spanish.pdf
- Cognitive Vitality Tips for Older Adults(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/cognitive_vitality.php
- Eldercare at Home(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/eldercare/contents.php
- Finding the Right Aging Services(American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) - http://www2.aahsa.org/choice.aspx
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Good Health Habits at 60 and Beyond(American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/staying/799.printerview.html
Also available in Spanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/seniors/staying/799.printerview.html
- Health Assessment(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=8
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Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/hyperthermia.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/Spanish/hyperthermia-sp.htm
- Injuries among Older Adults(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/olderadults.htm
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Medicines: Use Them Safely(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/medicine.asp
Also available in Spanish http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/medicine-sp.asp
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Older Consumers Safety Checklist(Consumer Product Safety Commission) - Links to PDF - http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/705.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/SPANISH/705s.pdf
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Older Drivers(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/drivers.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol/Publicaciones/conductores.htm
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Role of the Geriatric Psychiatrist(Geriatric Mental Health Foundation) - http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/geriatric_psychiatrist.html
Also available in Spanish http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/geriatric_psych_span.html
- Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/travel_tips.php
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Stay Safe in Cold Weather!
(National Institute on Aging) - Large PDF file - http://www.nia.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/2E5CDADE-FAD7-44BA-B0BE-E8764EAABB4F/0/Stay_Safe_In_Cold_Weather.pdf
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Taking Medicines(National Institute of General Medical Sciences) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/toc.html
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Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People(National Institute on Aging) - Large PDF file - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/talking/Talking_with_Your_Doctor.pdf
Also available in Spanish http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/conversando/Conversando_con_su_Medico.pdf
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What's Your Aging IQ?(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.niapublications.org/quiz/index.php
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Balance Problems(National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/toc.html
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Diabetes(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/diabetes/toc.html
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Dry Mouth(National Institute on Aging) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/drymouth/toc.html
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Taking Medicines(National Institute of General Medical Sciences) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/takingmedicines/toc.html
- BenefitsCheckUp(National Council on Aging) - https://ssl1.benefitscheckup.org/
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Getting Your Affairs in Order(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/affairs.htm
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Aging(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=aging
- Aging Process(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=1
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Aging under the Microscope: A Biological Quest(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/AgingUndertheMicroscope/default.htm
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Can We Prevent Aging?(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/preventaging.htm
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Effects of an Oral Ghrelin Mimetic on Body Composition and Clinical Outcomes in Healthy Older Adults(American College of Physicians) - Links to PDF - http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/149/9/I-36.pdf
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Emergency Department Visits for Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults(American College of Physicians) - Links to PDF - http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/147/11/I-24.pdf
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New Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression(National Institute of Mental Health) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2008/new-therapies-show-promise-for-vascular-depression-heart-metabolic-risks-of-some-antipsychotic-medications-flagged.shtml
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Radiation Might be Avoided for Older Patients with Good Prognosis Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma(National Cancer Institute) - http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/CHOPalone0207
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Resveratrol Found to Improve Health, But Not Longevity in Aging Mice(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jul2008/nia-03.htm
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: By the way, doctor. Is there an age when a... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19125456&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Exercise improves cancer survival rates in men. Walking or cycling... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19123258&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Staying independent in our later years. There are many ways... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=19115498&tool=MedlinePlus
- Seniors' Health -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=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])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
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Health and Aging Organizations(National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm
- State and Area Agencies on Aging(Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/How_To_Find/Agencies/Agencies.aspx
- Administration on Aging - http://www.aoa.gov/
- American Geriatrics Society - http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
- National Council on Aging - http://www.ncoa.org/
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National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov/
Also available in Spanish http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol/
- FHA E-Newsletter(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging) - http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/newsletter.php
- Maturity Health Matters - FDA Health News for Older Adults, Their Families and Caregivers(Food and Drug Administration) - http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/maturityhealthmatters/
- Gateway to Older Americans Act 2006(Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/oaa2006/Main_Site/
- Older Americans Act(Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/about/legbudg/oaa/legbudg_oaa.aspx
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Why Aging Population Matters: A Global Perspective(National Institute on Aging) - Large PDF file - http://www.nia.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9E91407E-CFE8-4903-9875-D5AA75BD1D50/0/WPAM_finalpdftorose3_9.pdf
- Multiple Causes of Death in Old Age(National Center for Health Statistics) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ahcd/agingtrends/09causes.htm
- Older Americans 2008: Health Care(Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics) - http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/Main_Site/Data/2008_Documents/Health_Care.aspx
- Older Americans 2008: Health Risks and Behavior(Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics) - http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/Main_Site/Data/2008_Documents/Health_Risks.aspx
- Older Americans 2008: Health Status(Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics) - http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/Main_Site/Data/2008_Documents/Health_Status.aspx
- Older Americans 2008: Population(Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics) - http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/Main_Site/Data/2008_Documents/Population.aspx
- Profile of Older Americans(Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/PROF/Statistics/profile/profiles.aspx
- State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/saha/Default.aspx
- Trends in Health and Aging(National Center for Health Statistics) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm
- Testosterone Therapy: Can It Help Older Men Feel Young Again?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/testosterone-therapy/MC00030/METHOD=print
- Aging Well, Living Well(National Women's Health Information Center) - http://womenshealth.gov/ow/
- For Women Ages 65 and Older: Staying Healthy(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) - http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZJUIRMFGC&sub_cat=641
- Advance Directives - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/advancedirectives.html
- Assisted Living - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/assistedliving.html
- Caregivers - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/caregivers.html
- End of Life Issues - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/endoflifeissues.html
- Exercise for Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html
- Home Care Services - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/homecareservices.html
- Medicare - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicare.html
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicareprescriptiondrugcoverage.html
- Nursing Homes - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nursinghomes.html
- Nutrition for Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutritionforseniors.html
- Population Groups - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/populationgroups.html
- Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniors.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Seniors' Health is the National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov/
Seniors' Health - Multiple Languages - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/seniorshealth.html