Seniors' Health Issues (Print Version)

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Seniors' Health Issues

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Latest News

Supplements Don't Affect Mental Powers of Elderly (11/18/2004, Reuters Health) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_21361.html (*this news item will not be available after 12/18/2004)
Diabetes among Older Adults Imposed an Estimated $133.5 Billion Cost in 1990's (11/15/2004, National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2004/nia-15.htm
Older Cancer Patients Skip Clinic Tests (11/12/2004, United Press International) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_21254.html (*this news item will not be available after 12/12/2004)
Children Cause Stress to Grandmothers (11/11/2004, United Press International) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_21233.html (*this news item will not be available after 12/11/2004)
Healthy Aging Month - September 2004 (09/03/2004, Center for Mental Health Services) - http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/highlights/september2004/Aging/default.asp
More News on Seniors' Health Issues - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_s.html#SeniorsHealthIssues

From the National Institutes of Health

NIHSeniorHealth (National Institute on Aging) - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults (Eating Healthy and Physical Activity) (NIDDK Weight-control Information Network) - http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/young_heart.htm
Also available in Spanish - http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/personas_mayors.htm

Overviews

Aging: What to Expect as You Get Older (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=HA00040
Health Information for Older Adults (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) - http://www.cdc.gov/aging/health_issues.htm
Shattering the Myths of Old Age (Alliance for Aging Research) - http://www.agingresearch.org/living_longer/summer_99/feature/feature.htm

Anatomy/Physiology

Aging Under the Microscope: Biochemistry and Aging (National Institute on Aging) - Links to PDF File - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/microscope/chapter3.pdf
Aging Under the Microscope: Future of Aging (National Institute on Aging) - Links to PDF File - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/microscope/chapter5.pdf
Aging Under the Microscope: Physiologic Clues (National Institute on Aging) - Links to PDF File - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/microscope/chapter4.pdf
Aging Under the Microscope: Posing Questions, Finding Answers (National Institute on Aging) - Links to PDF File - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/microscope/chapter1.pdf

Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Aging (National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/condition=aging&recruiting;=true

Specific Conditions

As You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - Links to PDF File - http://media.shs.net/asyouage/asyouagebrochure01.pdf
Expand Your Mind: A Healthy Habit for Healthy Aging (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=HA00021
Getting Your Affairs in Order (National Institute on Aging) - http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/affairs.asp
Good Health Habits at 60 and Beyond (American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/799.xml
Growing Older: Health Issues for Minorities (Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health) - Links to PDF File - http://www.omhrc.gov/ctg/ctg_aging2.pdf
Older Adults and Injuries (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control) - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/olderadults.htm
Oral Health for Older Americans (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) - http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/factsheets/adult-older.htm
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Mental Health (Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/healthy_lifestyles/mental_health/mental_health.asp
Role of the Geriatric Psychiatrist (American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry) - http://www.aagpgpa.org/p_c/psychrole.asp
Also available in Spanish - http://www.aagpgpa.org/p_c/psychrole_sp.asp
Safety for Older Consumers Home Safety Checklist (Consumer Product Safety Commission) - http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/701.html
Also available in Spanish - http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/spanish/701s.pdf
Tips for Maintaining Your Independence: An Interview with a Mayo Clinic Specialist (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=HA00045

Prevention/Screening

Healthy Aging: Preventing Disease and Improving Quality of Life Among Older Americans (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) - http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag/aag_aging.htm
Healthy Living: What You Can Do to Keep Your Health (American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/086.xml
Also available in Spanish - http://familydoctor.org/e086.xml
Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) - Links to PDF File - http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/50plus.pdf
Also available in Spanish - http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plussp/
Screening Tests for Adults (50 and Up) (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) - http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/wellness/e_over50-2.html

Related Issues

Age Healthier, Breathe Easier: Solutions You Can Use to Control or Reduce Environmental Triggers (Environmental Protection Agency) - http://www.epa.gov/aging/solutions/index.html
Sleep and Seniors: Insomnia Isn't Inevitable (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=HA00056
What's Your Aging IQ? (National Institute on Aging) - Links to PDF File - Large file - http://www.niapublications.org/pubs/agingiq/aging_brochure.pdf

Research

"Imagination" Helps Older People Remember to Comply with Medical Advice (National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jun2004/nia-04.htm
Diabetes among Older Adults Imposed an Estimated $133.5 Billion Cost in 1990's (National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2004/nia-15.htm
Pills, Patches, and Shots: Can Hormones Prevent Aging? (National Institute on Aging) - http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/pills.asp
Quality of Medical Care for Patients Older Than Age 65 Years (American College of Physicians) - http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/139/9/I-68
Quality of Pharmacologic Care for Older Adults in Two Managed Care Organizations (American College of Physicians) - http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/140/9/I-52
Relationship of Health Status and Use of Mammography and Papanicolaou Smears among Women 70 Years of Age or Older (American College of Physicians) - http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/140/9/I-18
Underusing Medications Because of Cost May Lead to Adverse Health Outcomes (National Institute on Aging) - http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jun2004/nia-25.htm

Genetics

How We Age: Is It in Our Genes? (Alliance for Aging Research) - http://www.agingresearch.org/living_longer/spring01/science.html

Directories

Eldercare Locator: A Way to Find Community Assistance for Seniors (Administration on Aging) - http://www.eldercare.gov/
Help! Where to Find It (Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/carefam/where_to_find_help/where_to_find_help.asp
Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs (Including Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards) (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - http://www.medicare.gov/AssistancePrograms/home.asp?
Resource Directory for Older People (Administration on Aging, National Institute on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/How_To_Find/ResourceDirectory/resource_directory.asp
Services for Seniors (Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Service_Options/Service_Options.asp
State and Area Agencies on Aging (Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/How_To_Find/Agencies/Agencies.asp

Organizations

Administration on Aging - http://www.aoa.gov/
Alliance for Aging Research - http://www.agingresearch.org/
American Geriatrics Society - http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
National Council on the Aging - http://www.ncoa.org/
National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov/

Law and Policy

HHS Programs and Initiatives for an Aging America (Dept. of Health and Human Services) - http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/aging.html
Older Americans Act (Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/about/legbudg/oaa/legbudg_oaa.asp

Statistics

Health Status (Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics) - http://www.agingstats.gov/chartbook2000/healthstatus.html
Percent of Adults Aged 65 Years and Over Who Need the Help of Other Persons with Personal Care Needs: United States, 1997 - 2002 (National Center for Health Statistics) - http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/nhis/released200212/figures12_1-12_3.htm
Profile of Older Americans (Administration on Aging) - http://www.aoa.gov/prof/Statistics/profile/profiles2002.asp
Promoting Active Lifestyles among Older Adults (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) - Links to PDF File - http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/pdf/lifestyles.pdf

Women

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⊂_cat=641

You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages:

Elder Abuse - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/elderabuse.html
Exercise for Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html
Nutrition for Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutritionforseniors.html
Skin Aging - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinaging.html
Population Groups - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/populationgroups.html
Seniors' Health - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html

The primary NIH organization for research on Seniors' Health Issues is the National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov/

Page last updated: 19 November 2004
Topic last reviewed: 03 May 2004