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Is Hearing Loss a Normal Part of Aging?

March 25, 2017

Affecting approximately 36 million Americans, hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions found in people of advanced age. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: age-related hearing loss, diabetes, hearing loss, noice-induced hearing loss

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How to Prevent Hip Fractures

March 19, 2017

An estimated one-third of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. Falls can often lead to fractures, particularly in patients with osteoporosis. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Senior Health

Tagged with: geriatrics, hip fracture, orthopaedics

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November Is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

June 24, 2015

What is Alzheimer's Disease? How does it affect the brain? Read this blog post to find answers to your questions about Alzheimer's and dementia. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Senior Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: aging, Alzheimer's disease, brain, dementia, MRI

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Recognizing the Signs of Alzheimer’s

November 24, 2014

Alzheimer's dementia, the leading cause of dementia, is present in 5 to 10 percent of seniors today. Learn more about this progressive disease. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: aging, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, dementia

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5 Reasons to Call the Aging Institute

July 10, 2014

Learn how the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh is a valuable resource for seniors, professionals and caregivers. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: aging, Aging Institute, caregiver, Caregivers, Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, older adults, SEED Grant Program, seniors, University of Pittsburgh

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What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?

May 11, 2014

Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health

Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration, macular degeneration, prevention, Wet macular degeneration