Healthy Seniors Medical Reference

Learn how yearly medical exams can keep help you catch health problems early and keep your chronic conditions under control.

Good preventive care doesn't just keep you healthy. Regular checkups might also save you money.

Learn what you can do to maximize the time you have with your doctor at each checkup.

What to expect when you see your doctor for annual checkups once you reach your 50s.

Forgetfulness comes with the territory of getting older, but when is it a sign of something more?

Through conference calls and video chats, more and more doctors are scheduling telehealth visits. Here's what you can expect.

Commercials can make seniors feel like they're not taking enough medications, but in fact, too many drugs can be dangerous.

The old way of thinking involved keeping older patients in bed for fear of falls. Now the approach is to get them up and moving.

Advance care planning -- the process of letting others know your values, care preferences, and what matters most in your life -- can bring security to you and those who care about you.

For older adults, there's a shift in thinking. Doctors and nurses should focus on what matters to you, not what's the matter with you.

Too many older adults sit back and let their doctors take the steering wheel. It's important to speak up and ask questions.

As more than 10,000 people turn 65 each day, it is critical that we shine a bright light on ageism and ways to combat it.

What are the four subjects you should be covering with your doctor to improve your health?

Your doctor visits may be short. Your doctor always seems to be in a rush. How do you get your questions answered and feel more confident about your care? Learn how to prepare for medical appointments and prevent serious health problems as you age.

The way doctors and other providers are practicing medicine is shifting. Here’s how to make sure you get the best care.

As you age, your body needs different foods and activities to stay strong and healthy. Learn more about what’s best to eat and how to exercise as you age.

Having an in-home caregiver can help both you and your loved one. It’s important you find the right fit, share information, and stay involved to make it work.

As you age, it may get harder to fight off disease and infection. Here are ways to limit your exposure to germs when you go to the doctor’s office, drugstore, hospital, and other health care settings.

As you age, it may get harder to move around and do your daily tasks. Here’s how to prepare for those changes.

Want to live a long, contented, relatively healthy life? Then you’d better take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Check out these six science-backed secrets to aging well.

How do you make sure your doctor answers your questions, hears your concerns, and makes decisions based on your wishes? You can be your own health advocate. These tips will help you get ready for doctor’s appointments, ask questions, and choose the best treatment options for your needs.

From home safety to health care and emotional support, there are many things to consider when caring for older adults.

Ways to keep a healthy appetite after age 50.

Some health challenges can come on simply because you get older. Here are five surprising health challenges for your middle years and beyond.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to stay youthful. Here are how women can stay active through middle age and beyond.