Physical and Mental

Conditions of Aging 

At any age, physical health has a strong impact on mental health. In later life, this association is even stronger because older adults typically have several chronic health conditions that can affect physical as well as mental health. In the following Topics of Interest you will review the signs and symptoms of common conditions that may occur for some older adults. You will also learn about how to manage some of these illnesses. Included is information on ways to communicate with physicians and other health care providers to build a partnership with you and your family member. Finally, you will learn ways to store and manage medications and to encourage older adults to take their medications.