Elderly Treatment for Diseases and Illnesses

Find information on elderly treatments, medical care and drug information for common elderly diseases and conditions including depression, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Getting elderly treatment for a parent who is ill can be difficult for caregivers. AgingCare.com can help you find information on elderly treatments and medical care for illnesses, conditions and diseases related to aging.

Articles About Elderly Treatment
  • Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
    Left untreated, urinary tract infections can cause serious health problems such as delirium and confusion, and even death, in elderly people. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatments of UTs in elderly women and men.
  • Treatments for Cancer
    The treatment plan for cancer in the elderly depends mainly on the type of cancer and the stage of the disease.
  • The Skinny on Skin Problems
    Treatments for dry skin, bruising, bed sores and other skin conditions that are common among elderly people.
  • Skin Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
    Skin cancer comes in many different forms including melanoma, basal cell and skin cancer. Some kinds are more dangerous than others.
  • What is Presbycusis?
    Presbycusis is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older.
  • Men Can Get Osteoporosis Too
    Osteoporosis is known as a "women's disease" but men do get it and its just as dangerous for them.
  • An Overview of Lung Cancer
    Lung cancer kills more people than any other form of cancer.
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News about Elderly Treatment
  • Elderly Often Left Out of Clinical Trials
    Elderly people are often excluded from clinical trials, according to a new study. More than half of clinical trials exclude older individuals based on their age or age-related conditions.
 

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