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santé des seniors

Santé des seniors

Santé générale

The older you get, the more important your health becomes. A little niggle that you could shake off and ignore in your 20s or 30s suddenly becomes a major life-altering issue. You may not feel old on the outside, but age catches up with all of us and it's important to know the conditions you need to keep an eye on as each birthday rolls around.

Dementia and memory loss

Cerveau et nerfs

Perte de mémoire et démence

par Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

Photo of a person holding a arthritic wrist.

Os, articulations et muscles

Arthrite

par Dr Toni Hazell, FRCGP

Dégénérescence maculaire

Santé des yeux

Dégénérescence maculaire

par Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Varices

Santé cardiaque et vaisseaux sanguins

Varices

par Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Santé générale

General health in seniors involves managing common conditions like heart disease, diabetes and hearing loss, and may also include geriatric syndromes such as frailty or incontinence.

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Arthrite

Arthritis is a term used to describe inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It commonly causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. There are over 100 different types, but the most common are osteoarthritis (joint wear) and rheumatoid arthritis (immune system attack).

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Problèmes oculaires

As we age, eyesight often changes. Discover common senior eye problems like cataracts or glaucoma and how to protect your vision.

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Perte de mémoire et démence

Memory loss can range from minor, temporary forgetfulness to early signs of dementia. While it can be a natural part of aging or caused by stress, fatigue, or sleep deprivation, it may also indicate an underlying medical condition.

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Problèmes urinaires

Frequent trips to the toilet or incontinence are common with age. Discover what causes urinary issues and which treatments can help.

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