Medical Conditions Of The Elderly

The Top 10 Most Common Chronic …

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Age, family genetics, and gender make it nearly impossible for older adults to avoid becoming a chronic disease statistic. Eighty percent of adults 65 and older have at least one …

Promoting Health for Older Adults | CDC

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Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases such as dementias, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. These are the nation’s leading drivers of illness, …

Geriatric Diseases: Age-Related Medical Conditions

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Arthritis. This chronic disease is one of the most common age related conditions older adults …

Ageing and health - World Health Organization

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Older Adults: Health Issues and Tips to Prevent Them

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These changes increase your risk of high blood pressure and other heart-related diseases. Bones, joints, and muscles. As you age, your bones shrink and become less dense. This …

The 15 Most Common Health Concerns for …

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According to the CDC, 25 percent of adults over 65 have no natural teeth. As you age, your mouth tends to become dryer and cavities are more difficult to prevent, so proper oral …

10 common elderly health issues - Vital Record

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1. Chronic health conditions. According to the National Council on Aging, about 92 percent of seniors have at least one chronic disease and 77 percent have at least …

Most Common Health Problems in Elderly …

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Age-related skin conditions: A number of changes occur in the skin with age, including thinning of the skin, loss of ability to retain water in the skin, and a …

FastStats - Older Persons Health - Centers for Disease …

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Men aged 75 and over: 31.8% Women aged 65-74: 45.9% Women aged 75 and over: 36.1% Source: Health, United States, 2019, table 26 [PDF – 9.8 MB] Hypertension Percent of …

Cognitive Health and Older Adults | National …

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Many health conditions affect the brain and pose risks to cognitive function. These conditions include: Heart disease and high blood pressure — can lead to …