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Families of older adults continue to provide the vast majority of care for their members when necessary. Changes in modern society necessitate support for them from the formal healthcare system.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep. Treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and dental devices can help.

Rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, function, balance and strength help patients recover faster and avoid long-term disability after hip surgery.

Tai chi is a form of exercise that offers low risk of injury. It promotes general health and well-being, and may help improve cognitive performance in older adults.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish promote heart health. Taking fish-oil supplements is an effective alternative to eating fish.

Diagnostic tests do not improve symptoms or relieve anxiety for patients who do not have a serious illness.

More seniors are keeping their natural teeth longer and have increased oral health care needs. It is important to start planning early for many aspects of your retirement, including your oral health.

Patients visiting their doctors often complain that they must restrict what they discuss with them to only one health problem at each visit, which isn’t helpful. There are different approaches.

Fall prevention exercise programs, in a group or home setting, can help prevent falls. Exercises to improve balance are the most effective in preventing falls.

As we age, our hearing and brain changes and these affect everyday communication and social interaction. Researchers have been showing how the ear and brain work together and have discovered some intriguing connections.

Hearing loss may be a sign to older adults that there is more going on with their overall health. Recent research suggests that people with hearing loss may be at greater risk of developing dementia.

The results of a basic hearing test, an audiogram, might help to better understand your hearing difficulties; but not all age-related hearing loss can be detected by an audiogram.

An overview of solutions for hearing loss are discussed and when a hearing test may be beneficial.

Retirement can impact both physical and emotional health. Engaging in meaningful social relationships and roles contributes to optimal health and well being.

Calcium and vitamin D supplements help keep bones healthy and may reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults.

The importance of brushing your teeth is highly under-rated. In fact not brushing your teeth or maintaining good oral hygiene puts you at risk for serious health complications. This may be the case in some long term care homes where neglect of oral health may be a form of elder abuse.

Time spent on the internet may improve your health! Computer-delivered interventions on health topics can help improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviours leading to a healthier lifestyle.

Treatments including Alzheimer's medications, vitamins, exercise, and memory training, are not effective in improving cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Slowing of your walking speed is associated with aging and most are concerned with knowing what speeds are safe for normal community activities. Here are some effective strategies to improve walking speed.

Vitamin C taken regularly as a supplement doesn't change the frequency of catching a cold but may help a little with the duration and the severity of your symptoms.