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Diabetes is a disorder in which the pancreas produces too little insulin with the result that the body is unable to adequately metabolize sugar.

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  1. Multi-Infarct Dementia Fact Sheet
    National Institute on Aging
    Serious forgetfulness, mood swings, and other behavioral changes are not a normal part of aging.
  2. Can Alzheimer's Disease be Prevented?
    National Institute on Aging
    As people get older, they wonder whether they can do anything to prevent diseases that happen more often with age, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  3. Housing Needs Assessment
    This checklist helps determine your loved one's requirements and needs when finding a nursing home.
  4. Stroke
    National Institute on Aging
    Stroke is a major cause of physical and mental disabilities in older adults and the third leading cause of death in the United States.
  5. Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit For Life
    National Institute on Aging
    You don't need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more active. Physical activity can and should be part of your everyday life.
  6. Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease 2004-2005
    National Institute on Aging
    Alzheimer's disease is an age-related and irreversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years.
  7. Home Diagnostic Kits: The Ultimate House Call? by USFDA
    US Dept of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
    Home diagnostics kits can save you time, but their use in the diagnosis of serious diseases is raising red flags among health professionals.
  8. Foot Care
    National Institute on Aging
    Years of wear and tear can be hard on our feet. So can disease, poor circulation, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit properly.
  9. Older Drivers
    National Institute on Aging
    It's important to know that getting older doesn't automatically turn people into bad drivers.
  10. Urinary Incontinence
    National Institute on Aging
    Loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. It can happen to anyone, but is very common in older people
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