Senior's Health
Seniors will account for 22 percent of the population by 2050. Many seniors live active and healthy lives, but as we age, our health needs change. These changes depend on different factors, such as your genetics (family history) and lifestyle modifications.
Senior's Health Conditions
Heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes are common chronic health conditions that affect seniors. Other chronic conditions include:
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Arthritis
• Cataracts
• Dementia
• Enlarged prostate
• Glaucoma
• Kidney disease
• Macular degeneration
• Osteoporosis
• Parkinson’s disease
A great deal of how healthy your senior years will be depends on lifestyle factors. You can stay healthy and potentially even prevent certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease by eating a diet rich in veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat dairy. It’s essential to stay active to maintain range of motion, flexibility and even to prevent falls and fractures. Talk to your physician about a healthy exercise plan for your needs, and work with a fitness trainer or exercise specialist to create a customized cardiovascular and strength training plan.
Not only do you acquire more chronic healthcare conditions as you age, but your body loses the capacity to deal with medications like a younger and more healthy person might. For example, as you get older, you tend to lose muscle mass and gain more fat, and that affects how medications are distributed throughout your body. You may need a lower dose of medication than a person who is younger and healthier than you are. You should always confer with a pharmacist or your healthcare provider before starting a new prescription or over-the-counter medication.
Senior's Mental Health
Good mental health is also related to physical health. Mental health problems in seniors often relate to disability, cognitive or sensory impairments, mobility issues, chronic pain and death of family members or friends. Caring for your mental health – whether it’s having a support system in place, seeing a psychologist or taking antidepressants – is as important as your physical health. As you age, you may need to schedule more visits with your primary healthcare provider. Schedule a yearly visit with your doctor and discuss necessary screenings as needed.
Talk to your family physician if you'd like more information on senior's health.
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A great deal of how healthy your senior years will be depends on lifestyle factors. You can stay healthy and potentially even prevent certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease by eating a diet rich in veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat dairy.
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Not only do you acquire more chronic healthcare conditions as you age, but your body loses the capacity to deal with medications like a younger and more healthy person might. You should always confer with a pharmacist or your healthcare provider before starting a new prescription or over-the-counter medication.
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Mental health problems in seniors often relate to disability, cognitive or sensory impairments, mobility issues, chronic pain and death of family members or friends. Caring for your mental health – whether it’s having a support system in place, seeing a psychologist or taking antidepressants – is as important as your physical health.
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As you age, you may need to schedule more visits with your primary healthcare provider. Schedule a yearly visit with your doctor and discuss necessary screenings as needed.
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It’s essential to stay active to maintain range of motion, flexibility and even to prevent falls and fractures. Talk to your physician about a healthy exercise plan for your needs, and work with a fitness trainer or exercise specialist to create a customized cardiovascular and strength training plan.
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Action Plan - Senior's Health
Seniors will account for 22 percent of the population by 2050. Many seniors live active and healthy lives, but as we age, our health needs change. These changes depend on different factors, such as your genetics (family history) and lifestyle modifications.
Senior's Health Conditions
Heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes are common chronic health conditions that affect seniors. Other chronic conditions include:
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Arthritis
• Cataracts
• Dementia
• Enlarged prostate
• Glaucoma
• Kidney disease
• Macular degeneration
• Osteoporosis
• Parkinson’s disease
A great deal of how healthy your senior years will be depends on lifestyle factors. You can stay healthy and potentially even prevent certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease by eating a diet rich in veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat dairy. It’s essential to stay active to maintain range of motion, flexibility and even to prevent falls and fractures. Talk to your physician about a healthy exercise plan for your needs, and work with a fitness trainer or exercise specialist to create a customized cardiovascular and strength training plan.
Not only do you acquire more chronic healthcare conditions as you age, but your body loses the capacity to deal with medications like a younger and more healthy person might. For example, as you get older, you tend to lose muscle mass and gain more fat, and that affects how medications are distributed throughout your body. You may need a lower dose of medication than a person who is younger and healthier than you are. You should always confer with a pharmacist or your healthcare provider before starting a new prescription or over-the-counter medication.
Senior's Mental Health
Good mental health is also related to physical health. Mental health problems in seniors often relate to disability, cognitive or sensory impairments, mobility issues, chronic pain and death of family members or friends. Caring for your mental health – whether it’s having a support system in place, seeing a psychologist or taking antidepressants – is as important as your physical health. As you age, you may need to schedule more visits with your primary healthcare provider. Schedule a yearly visit with your doctor and discuss necessary screenings as needed.
Talk to your family physician if you'd like more information on senior's health.
Visit HealthChoicesFirst.com for more videos and resources on family health.
Print this Action Plan and check off items that you want to discuss with your healthcare provider
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A great deal of how healthy your senior years will be depends on lifestyle factors. You can stay healthy and potentially even prevent certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease by eating a diet rich in veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat dairy.
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Not only do you acquire more chronic healthcare conditions as you age, but your body loses the capacity to deal with medications like a younger and more healthy person might. You should always confer with a pharmacist or your healthcare provider before starting a new prescription or over-the-counter medication.
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Mental health problems in seniors often relate to disability, cognitive or sensory impairments, mobility issues, chronic pain and death of family members or friends. Caring for your mental health – whether it’s having a support system in place, seeing a psychologist or taking antidepressants – is as important as your physical health.
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As you age, you may need to schedule more visits with your primary healthcare provider. Schedule a yearly visit with your doctor and discuss necessary screenings as needed.
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It’s essential to stay active to maintain range of motion, flexibility and even to prevent falls and fractures. Talk to your physician about a healthy exercise plan for your needs, and work with a fitness trainer or exercise specialist to create a customized cardiovascular and strength training plan.
