Conditions A to Z
Health issues can affect older adults differently than younger people. The information here will help you learn how to take care of yourself when you are sick, including when to seek medical care and how some of these conditions can be prevented.
Take part in your health
It's important to work together with your doctor to meet all of your health care needs. If you don't have a primary care provider, we can help you choose your physician or change your doctor at any time.
You can also make appointments, see a list of current health concerns, and view past visit information on our online medical record.
Conditions A to E
Alzheimer's disease (see also dementia)
Angina (see also chest pain)
Arthritis
Back pain
Cataracts
Chest pain
Colorectal cancer
Confusion, memory loss, and altered alertness
Constipation
Coronary artery disease (heart health)
Delirium
Dementia (see also Alzheimer's disease)
Dry skin
Emphysema (see chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD))
Erection problems (erectile dysfunction)
Eye problems (see also presbyopia)
Conditions N to Z
Osteoporosis
Ovarian cancer
Overactive bladder
Parkinson's disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Pneumonia
Presbyopia
Prostate cancer
Prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Prostate infection (prostatitis)
Skin changes
Stroke
Tremor
Urinary tract infection
Varicose veins
Reviewed by Tracy Lippard, MD, July 2019