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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 >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

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

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 >

National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health

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 >

American Osteopathic College of Dermatology  

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 >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

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 >

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  

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 >

American Medical Women's Association  

For older adults and people with disabilities, medications—prescription, over-the-counter, social drugs such as alcohol, and herbal remedies/alternative medicines—can be a double-edged sword. When not... Details >

Family Caregiver Alliance  

Advice for older adults about how to decide if they still have the skills needed to drive safely.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Many people age comfortably and remain active, alert and vibrant throughout their lives. Others, however, may experience the effects of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, which can gradually diminish th... Details >

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on ag... Details >

U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Elders and Families is designed to assist older persons and their caregivers quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics. The information will help you become more fa... Details >

U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition. Selected publi... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Also available in: Spanish   

Years of wear and tear can be hard on our feet. So can disease, poor circulation, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit properly. Problems with our feet can be the first sign o... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

This page provides answers to some common questions about the effects of aging and photoaging, diseases of the skin in older adults, and treatments for aging skin.... Details >

American Academy of Dermatology  

Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of many of the nation's leading causes of d... Details >

Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

This site provides information to senior health issues. Topics range from guides to general health issues to guides to specific conditions to Web resources for health.... Details >

SeniorNet  

Also available in: Spanish   

If you have trouble hearing, there is help. Start by seeing your doctor. Depending on the type and extent of your hearing loss, there are many treatment choices that may help. Hearing loss does not ha... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Search this web site for housing choices for the elderly. Includes information on nursing care, assisted living units, independent living units and community based services.... Details >

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging  

As women live longer, they become significant consumers of health care and human services as they face chronic health problems, losses encountered in later years, and impoverishment. The Journal of Wo... Details >

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Why do people grow old? How can we live longer? How can people stay healthy and independent as they grow older? This pamphlet discusses research about certain chemicals in our bodies that may somed... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

This site offers links to Statistical Resources on older persons.... Details >

Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Maturity Health Matters is an online newsletter about FDA regulated products for older adults and their caregivers. It focuses on FDA approved products that he... Details >

Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This page links to frequently asked questions about sleep and aging in older adults. Questions cover what the consequences of poor sleep for older adults are, what the most common reason older adults ... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

This page welcomes to the Older Women's League (OWL), a national grassroots membership organization that focuses solely on issues unique to women as they age. OWL strives to improve the status and qua... Details >

Older Women's League  

This site provides descriptions of and links to the web sites of ongoing, federally sponsored surveys relevant to the aging. The surveys cover the range of concerns of the aging and are supported by ... Details >

Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics

Today older adults represent the fastest growing segment of the population. As more people are entering the later stages of life, it has become increasingly important to recognize ways to maintain a h... Details >

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  

Also available in: Spanish   

Prostate problems are common in men age 50 and older. Sometimes men feel symptoms themselves, or sometimes their doctors find prostate problems during routine exams. Doctors who are experts in disease... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Through the Senior Companion Program, people age 60 and older provide assistance and friendship to elderly individuals who are homebound and, generally, living alone. For details visit this site, or c... Details >

The White House

Also available in: Spanish   

People seem to want and need to be close to others. We want to share our thoughts and feelings with others and to touch and be touched. Just being physically near is important, but many of us also wan... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Visit this ste for details about this tax credit which is available to certain qualifying taxpayers who are age 65 or older or disabled, and whose gross income and nontaxable social security or other ... Details >

Internal Revenue Service

A general overview of tremor that includes a description of the disorder, treatment, prognosis and research information. A list of referrals where users may obtain additional resources about tremor a... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Articles and other up-to-date resources on health, home modification and other related needs for seniors. The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification equips families and i... Details >

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification