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… Depression in Older Adults On this page: Related … doctor. Treatment can help you enjoy life again. What puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older and younger adults go through the same major life …
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… Frailty in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Growing older often means getting tired faster and moving slower than before. But some older people become very weak, and everyday activities …
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… Healthy Eating and Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Good nutrition is important for older adults to help them stay … community that offer free or low-cost meals. Buy low-cost nutritious foods, like dried beans, rice, and pasta. Or buy …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Related … fruits, and that is low in saturated fat and sodium. Good nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy gums and avoiding … fruits, and that is low in saturated fat and sodium. Good nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy gums and avoiding …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the … of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. There are many reasons older people fall. They may …
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… Constipation, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … movement causes pain. Constipation is more common in people older than 65. People in this age group are more likely to have poor dietary habits and take more medicines. Older adults also often have less muscular activity of the …
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… Head Injury, Age 4 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … and assaults and violent attacks. Adults age 65 or older, who have had a fall, need to be seen by a doctor … Less than 4 years 4 to 59 years 4 to 59 years 60 years or older 60 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do …
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… Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do …
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… Rash, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … get so irritated that medical care is needed. In adults and older children, rashes are often caused by contact with a … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
