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Tip Sheet: Good Health in Later Life For Older Women

WEBTip Sheet: Good Health in Later Life For Older Women (144.27 KB) Older women are more likely than men to have chronic, or ongoing, health conditions – such as arthritis, high …

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About Us HealthInAging.org

WEBAbout Us. HealthinAging.org is a trusted source for up-to-date information and advice on health and aging, created by the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging …

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Tip Sheet: Living With Multiple Health Problems: What Older …

WEBAs we continue to lead longer lives, we become more likely to develop different kinds of health problems. One challenge older adults in particular are likely to face is living with …

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Age-Friendly Healthcare & You HealthInAging.org

WEBAge-friendly health systems pay particular attention to: Providing older adults the best care possible. Reducing some of the specific harms older adults face more often than others. …

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Wellness & Prevention HealthInAging.org

WEBSafe Driving. Caregiver Health. "Preventive health" is the medical term for care that helps us protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being. If you’re an older adult or a …

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Aging & Health A-Z HealthInAging.org

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Tools & Tips HealthInAging.org

WEBTools & Tips are a collection of valuable resources providing additional guidance and information for the health and well-being of older adults. View All Tools & Tips or use …

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Physical Activity Aging & Health A-Z

WEBNational Institute on Aging. No matter what your age, it’s never too late to start exercising—or to get back into being active. Exercise is one of the best things you can …

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Who We Are HealthInAging.org

WEBWho We Are > Even though people all over the world are living longer and healthier lives, our health can change over time because of the different conditions and concerns we …

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Tip Sheet: Good Health in Later Life For Older Men

WEBFor older men, moderate drinking means no more than 3 drinks on a given day or 7 drinks total in a week. (One drink = 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of hard …

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The 5Ms of Geriatrics

WEBGeriatrics also is known for its team-based approach to caring for older people and working with families and other caregivers. The geriatrics care team may include (but is not …

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Basic Facts about Geriatrics Aging & Health A-Z

WEB1 Geriatrics health professionals are pioneers in advanced-illness care for older individuals, with a focus on championing interprofessional teams, eliciting personal care goals, and …

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WEBJournal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary. Falls are the leading cause of illness and death among Americans aged 65 and older. In 2014, some 2.8 million …

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Living with Multiple Health Problems: What Older Adults …

WEBExpert Information from Healthcare Professionals Who Specialize in the Care of Older Adults TIP SHEET As we continue to lead longer lives, we become more likely to …

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Expert Information from Healthcare Professionals Who TIP

WEBWatch for Changes in Behavior or Alertness. Since you know the older person best, you can quickly pick up on changes in their mental state. Tell the healthcare staff right away if …

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When You’re 84…What Should Life Look Like as We Age

WEBJournal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary. Have you thought about what you’d like your life to look like when you’re 84? When a leading …

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Expert Information from Specialize in the Care of Older Adults

WEBBaby, It’s Cold Outside! When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, …

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Medications that Older Adults Should Avoid or use with Caution

WEBThe 2023 Updated AGS Beers Criteria ®. The AGS Beers Criteria ® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults identifies medications with risks that may …

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AGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders at 2016 Annual

WEBAGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders at 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting > New York (April 11, 2016)—The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors …

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Chinese American Older Adults: A Guide to Managing

WEBCommunicating With Your Healthcare Team (healthcare providers, nurses and others) Good communication between you and your healthcare provider—the physicians, nurse

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