Medicines: Use Them Safely - Age Page - Health Information
Modern medicine has made our lives better in many ways. It has helped older adults live longer, healthier lives. But people over 65 have to be careful when taking medications, especially when they're taking many different drugs. Some people refer ... [... more]
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Sexuality in Later Life - Age Page - Health Information
People seem to want and need to be close to others. As we grow older, many of us also want to continue an active, satisfying sex life. But the aging process may cause some changes. Normal aging brings physical changes in both men and women. These ... [... more]
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Skin Care and Aging - Age Page - Health Information
Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness. But the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and young looking is to ... [... more]
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What's Your Aging IQ?
It might be a grandparent, a neighbor, or maybe the person behind the counter at the dry cleaners. But do you really know what it means to be "old?" Do you know what older people are concerned about, how they can get the most out of the rest of [... more]
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Medicamentos: Úselos con Cuidado
Las personas mayores de 65 años de edad usan más medicamentos y más remedios sin receta que las personas de otras edades. Las personas mayores tienden a padecer de más enfermedades crónicas de largo plazo - tales como [... more]
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La Sexualidad en la Edad Avanzada
Aparentemente, la gente quiere y necesita la cercanía de los demás. Queremos compartir nuestras ideas y sentimientos con otros y tocar y que nos toquen. El solo hecho de estar cerca físicamente es importante, pero muchos de nosotros [... more]
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