Healthy Seniors Medical Reference
- Hearing Aid Basics
What kind of hearing aids are available? How do they work? Find tips and information on hearing aids and know your options.
- 10 Questions to Ask About Nutrition and Aging
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of healthy aging. Yet as we age, dietary requirements change. WebMD provides questions to ask your doctor about your nutritional needs.
- Sarcopenia With Aging
Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass that can affect people in their 30s and beyond. Learn its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
- What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for good health. WebMD explains how to make sure they are part of your diet.
- Caring for Parents, Keeping Them Healthy
WebMD offers tips for taking care of your aging parents -- from helping with doctor visits to helping them eat well.
- Getting Help from Other Caregivers
New to caregiving? You'll likely need assistance of a geriatric care manager and access to the many resources available to you in your community. WebMD tells you what you need to know.
- Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
Caregiving can bring challenges, especially when you live far away from an elderly loved one. These tips can help long-distance caregivers.
- Check Your Caregiving Finances
Do you have the financial ability to become a caregiver for a loved one? Take this WebMD quiz to get an idea of what your purse can handle.
- Older Adults: How to Avoid Falls at Home
Falling is the most common cause of injuries among seniors. Here are tips to prevent falls in the home.
- Milestone Medical Tests in Your 50s
Learn the important medical tests to get in your 50s, including thyroid tests, colon and rectal exams, PSA and prostate tests, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol exams.
- Medical Tests for Your 60s and Up
Here are the key medical tests you should have in your 60s, including a bone density scan, hearing exam, colon exam, prostate exam, and mammogram.
- Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
Are you stressed out from caring for a loved one? Learn how to recognize caregiver burnout and what to do about it.
- Heart Disease and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
WebMD explains the heart-healthy benefits of regular exercise, whatever your age or physical condition.
- What You Need to Know About Assisted Living
Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. WebMD offers questions to ask when you are considering assisted living for yourself or a loved one.