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How Older Adults Can Prevent Hypothermia
Age lowers your ability to endure long periods of cold. You're also at risk if your response to cold is impaired by certain illnesses or medications.
Asthma and Allergies at an Older Age
For asthmatics, age can bring a bit of relief from the symptoms. But asthma can also appear at any time of life.
Keep Bruises Under Control
We bruise when blood vessels beneath our skin rupture and bleed. As alarming as these purplish marks can be, they're usually harmless.
For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat
After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
Good Preventive Measures for Seniors
These screening tests are recommended for healthy people older than 65.For healthy people over the age of 65 who have no chronic diseases or conditions, the American Geriatrics Society recommends the following screening tests. The exact schedule depends on your health; your health care provider may recommend different tests or at different times.

Prevention, Self Care and Safety

For Seniors, the Cold Facts
While you may be more likely to avoid a cold as a senior, doctors add this warning: You're at risk of becoming sicker if you do get one.
Pneumonia and Influenza
Flu and pneumonia are respiratory illnesses that should not be taken lightly. In the United States, pneumonia and the flu combined are the sixth leading cause of death. Older adults are at greater risk than younger adults for contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, the most common bacterial form of the disease.
Simple Ways to Make Your Home Safer
The safer and more livable you make your home, the longer you can maintain your independence and avoid debilitating injuries.
For Seniors: Choosing a New Doctor
Whatever the reason for needing a new primary care physician, these suggestions can help you find the right doctor.
For Seniors: Don't Brush Off Dental Care
Older adults may have dental concerns that can't be totally taken care of with just brushing and flossing.
You Can Sleep Better as You Age
A good night's sleep is as important to your health as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. As we age, however, it can become more difficult to get deep sleep.
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