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*Aging and Nutrition Problems ... means not getting enough nutrients from food to keep you healthy. This can cause many kinds of health ... get enough nutrients can help you be healthier.. Aging and Nutrition Problems Poor nutrition ... 60083;Aging and Nutrition Problems;nutrition management seniors;senior weight;senior nutrition;nutrition support seniors;failure to thrive

Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing so is especially ... Nutrition Quiz Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing ... nutrition; older adults and nutrition; nutrition and aging; health eating; healthy diet; aging and diet;

Tips for Seniors As we age exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our overall ... for your body and mind - and essential for healthy aging. By following this exercise checklist you ... exercise;lifestyle;nutrition;seniors;WN03561_eng

*Aging Body Changes ... how you move, and walk are all part of brain health. A number of things can negatively affect your ... services that provide cooked meals to seniors Eating your meals in social settings Getting ... fatigue and aging;aging;brain health;sarcopenia;aging and nutrition;cognitive changes;senior cognition;61150

: Health history and review of all current medicines Review of any family history of dementia and ... about Alzheimer disease The National Institute on Aging says that, although Alzheimer disease usually ... Alzheimer disease;dementia;cognitive function;elderly;senior citizen;senior health;family history;mental status;62

older adult. Take the Senior Oral Health Test Getting older can affect your oral health. Some ... by taking this quiz. 1. All people eventually lose their teeth as they age. You didn't ... oral health; dental care; senior oral health; tooth decay; oral hygiene; brushing; flossing;

your health. Exercise Ideas for Older Adults Finding ways to get exercise as you get older ... is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health. Exercise is just as important in your ... aging;exercise;senior living;balance and strength;4506

*Eye Health Seniors ... For Seniors: Taking Care of Your Eyes ... vision loss could be prevented. For Seniors: Don't Take Your Eyes for Granted Imagine what life ... eye diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) might be present before you

When you think of aging-related diseases, heart disease and dementia probably come to mind. But ... 2023 The Hidden Danger of Addiction Among Older Adults When you think of aging-related diseases ... seniors; overdose; prescription drugs;

. Your dentist may have talked with you about the dental health issues that occur later in life ... . These include dentures and dry mouth. You can help your teeth and gums stay healthy by always keeping ... dental care;seniors dental care;seniors gum disease;seniors dentures;seniors dry mouth;2750

the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable. But just because you're ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

, www.eldercare.acl.gov . Eldercare Locator is a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps connect you to services for older adults. ... Assisted living (AL) is a setting for older adults or in some centers, adults of any age who are ... AL;Assisted Living;senior living;eldercare;elder care;622

aging if there's a program that gives window air conditioners to seniors who qualify. If you can't ... afford to run your air conditioner, contact your local area agency on aging or senior center. Ask if they ... keep cool;heat illness;seniors beat heat;handle heat illnesses;Heat stress;heat fatigue;heat cramps;heat exhaustion;heat illnesses symptoms;2928

*Depression Suicide Seniors ... discussed. With their approval, contact a local mental health center, social service agency, or hospital ... serious illness. It affects the way you think and feel. It is not a normal part of aging. It is not a

: Join a club or visit a senior center. Go to religious services. Organize a potluck or game of ... age, you can keep reaping those rewards. Balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance all come from ... ;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;mobility;mobile;move;moving around;disabled;disability;caregiving;fall prevention exercise

Caring for Aging Parents ... aging, aging and disability resource centers, or aging information and referral services ... Many children of aging parents wait until there's a crisis, and then they're left scrambling ... aging parents;taking of aging parents;signs of aging parents;advance planning for aging parents;1,1845

*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... sense of thirst decreases with age. Eat breakfast. Plan regular meals and healthy snacks. Ask ... Having a health problem can make you more likely to fall. Taking certain kinds of medicines ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

Twenty-five percent of all people in the United States with AIDS are age 50 or older. Find out ... more about AIDS and older adults by taking this quiz. Take the Seniors and HIV/AIDS Quiz

blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A healthy weight is possible ... , and balance it with a healthy diet. And you can do more than just manage your weight. According to the ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

As you get older, you're not as steady on your feet as you once were. And you may have health ... , you're not as steady on your feet as you once were. And you may have health problems you didn't ... 89321;hos1041;Preventing Falls;Accident Prevention;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;fall risks