A Good Night's Sleep
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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, National Institutes of Health |
Aging and Your Eyes
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.
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National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Foot Care
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, National Institutes of Health |
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Also available in: Spanish
Selecting a nursing home is one of the most important and difficult decisions that you may be asked to make either for yourself or for a family member. This booklet is designed as a first step to help... Details >
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
Hearing Loss
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, National Institutes of Health |
Prostate Problems
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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, National Institutes of Health |
Sexuality in Later Life
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, National Institutes of Health |
U.S. Administration on Aging Home Page
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The Administration on Aging (AoA) is a federal agency devoted exclusively to the issues and concerns of older Americans. The agency’s goals are to: support a national network of State and Area Agencie... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
