Aging and Health Matters

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Loneliness Puts Older Adults at Risk for Serious Medical Problems Jun 01, 2020

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Loneliness and social isolation puts older adults at risk for several serious medical problems including dementia. It is an underrecognized risk to the public's health. Dr. Craig Thomas, director of CDC's Division of Population Health, is interviewed about a new report on this topic.

What About the Caregivers? Apr 10, 2020

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Although caregiving has many benefits, it's important to recognize that caregivers may be compromising their own health. One in five adults report being a caregiver for a family member or friend, and 21% say they are in fair or poor health, according to a large, long term study of more than 252,000 adults.

The Importance of Physical Activity for Older Adults Mar 17, 2020

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Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, some cancers, and even Alzheimer's disease. People may feel better each time they are active. Find out how much activity people should be getting, and the type of activities recommended for older adults.

La importancia de la actividad física para los adultos mayores (The Importance of Physical Activity for Older Adults ) Mar 17, 2020

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Hacer actividad física con regularidad está asociado a un menor riesgo de presentar muchas enfermedades crónicas, como las enfermedades cardiacas, algunos cánceres e incluso la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Es posible que las personas se sientan mejor cada vez que están activas. Entérese cuánta actividad deberían hacer y el tipo de actividades que se recomiendan para los adultos mayores.

La enfermedad de Alzheimer: los genes no determinan nuestro destino (Alzheimer's Disease-Genes Do Not Equal Destiny) Nov 20, 2019

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Un estilo de vida saludable podría ayudar a reducir su riesgo de tener la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Dos estudios grandes, de larga duración, indican que la actividad física adecuada, una alimentación nutritiva, un consumo limitado de alcohol y no fumar podrían ayudar, incluso a las personas que tienen un riesgo promedio o intermedio debido a sus genes. Nota del estudio de producción: Las voces de Montrece Ransom y Scott Bowen han sido interpretadas al español por los expertos Claudia Kukucka y Álex Álvarez, respectivamente, de la Oficina del Director Adjunto de Comunicaciones de los CDC.

Alzheimer's Disease-Genes Do Not Equal Destiny Oct 22, 2019

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A healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Two large, long term studies indicate that adequate physical activity, a nutritious diet, limited alcohol consumption, and not smoking may help-even for people at average and intermediate risk because of their genes.

Memory Problems? Talk to Your Doctor Jul 15, 2019

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Memory loss is not a normal part of aging, but a large study revealed younger people who reported confusion or memory loss had not talked to their doctor about it. It's important for patients and their families to get appropriate information and referrals as early as possible.

Alzheimer's Disease Deaths Jun 12, 2019

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Dr. Christopher Taylor of CDC's Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Program describes Alzheimer's disease, the fifth leading cause of death in Americans 65 years and older.

State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia, The 2018- 2023 Road Map Oct 30, 2018

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Learn about CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative's 2018-2023 Road Map to address Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in the U.S.

Healthy Brain Initiative Interim Progress Report Feb 25, 2016

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In 2013, CDC and the Alzheimer's Association released the second in a series of road maps. These are the accomplishments from the last two years.