Health Information for Senior Citizens
Chronic diseases exact a particularly heavy health and economic burden on Senior Citizens due to associated long-term illness, diminished quality of life, and greatly increased health care costs. Although the risk of disease and disability clearly increases with advancing age, poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging.
Much of the illness, disability, and death associated with chronic disease is avoidable through known prevention measures. Key measures include practicing a healthy lifestyle and the use of early detection practices (e.g., screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, diabetes and its complications, and depression).
For chronic diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, depression, psychiatric disorders, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, and urinary incontinence, much remains to be learned about their distribution in the population, associated risk factors, and effective measures to prevent or delay their onset. This site is intended to provide health tips for Senior Citizens to help them live longer, healthier lives.
Health Links for Senior Citizens
Insurance
Health insurance or life settlements can be used to pay for palliative care or retirement.
Physical Activity
This site offer advice on exercise and fitness programs for Senior Citizens.
Nutrition
This site offers tips on improving nutrition and eating right to avoid obesity.
Buying Exercise Equipment
Getting in shape is important for senior citizens to reduce obesity, diabete and prevent injuries. But before purchasing exercise equyipment, consult this exercise site for fitness equipment tips.
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