Senior Health

Staying on top of your health is critical for people as they get older. Seniors face a set of unique health circumstances and challenges, from different diet and exercise needs to risks for certain health conditions. With the right knowledge, you can live a healthier life as an older adult. Learn more from the experts at UPMC about how you can take the right steps for your health. In this section, you can find information about:

Bone and joint health.
Safe exercise tips for seniors, including balance, flexibility, strength, and more.
Mental health for seniors.
Senior living options.
Fall prevention.
Common senior health concerns.
The senior flu shot.

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What Is the Senior Flu Shot?

December 25, 2020

Older adults are more likely to develop complications from flu than younger adults. Getting the senior flu shot reduces your risk of catching flu this season. Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Taking Care of an Aging Family Member

November 12, 2020

How confident are you about taking care of an aging family member? Find out how you can become better prepared to look after your loved one's health. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Types of Dementia

November 3, 2020

Is it Alzheimer's, Lewy body, frontotemporal or vascular dementia? Knowing the dementia type helps patients and their families plan for the future. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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When is It Time to See a Geriatrician?

October 22, 2020

There are many reasons to see a geriatrician. A geriatrician can help improve the health of older patients who are living at home or are hospitalized. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Maintaining Independence in Old Age

October 20, 2020

Concerned about your aging parents and loved ones? Here's how to help them stay healthy and independent. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Benefits of Having a Geriatrician on Your Health Care Team

October 14, 2020

Geriatricians are doctors who ensure older patients' care is appropriate and aligned to their goals, values and lifestyle. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Caring For The Elderly During COVID-19

October 13, 2020

As the country reopens, here's what caregivers of seniors need to know about maintaining health and safety during the time of COVID. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Geriatrics
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Tips to Prevent Winter Falls

January 7, 2020

Preventing falls is important year-round to avoid injury, but icy winter ground raises the risk of seniors falling. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: falls in the elderly, preventing falls, staying safe in winter
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How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain

October 25, 2019

Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
Tagged with: arthritis, Charlotte Brown, chronic pain, pain, physical therapy