1. Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows - US News and World Report
After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say

2. 47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year - US News and World Report
Older women most often the victims of these falls, CDC says

3. Safeguard Your Strength for When You're Elderly - US News and World Report
Muscle loss is normal, but a good exercise habit will slow it down.

4. 15 Ways to Take Care of Your Elderly Parents - US News and World Report
With long-range planning, it's possible to extend the years of health and independence.

5. Housing for Your Elderly Parents, in Your Backyard - US News and World Report
The tiny-house movement might hold an answer for families moving Mom and Dad in.

6. Health: Taking Antidepressants Leads to More Bone Loss in Elderly - US News and World Report
As many as 40 percent of older adults suffer from depressionoften alongside other health conditions like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer'sand many turn to antidepressants to help lift their mood. Yet, two new studies linking antidepressants wit...

7. Alzheimer's Today: Once Considered an Elderly Affliction, It Now Claims Younger Victims - US News...
O'FALLON,MO.The Post-it note on Charley Schneider's shirt says to call his wife, Barb, at work. In his pocket, Schneider has a pad with other instructions, such as remembering to meet some friends outside town who are coming to visit for a few days ...

8. Depression - elderly  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Depression is a medical illness in which a person has feelings of sadness, discouragement, and a lack of self-worth.• Reviewer: Timothy A. Rogge, MD, private practice in Psychiatry, Kirkland, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

9. Geriatric Nutrition  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Geriatric nutrition applies nutrition principles to delay effects of aging and disease, to aid in the management of the physical, psychological, and psychosocial changes commonly associated with growing old.• Author: Linda Richards, R.D., C.H.E.S.