Health Center for Women Age 65+

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD), one form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It impairs memory, thinking, and behavior.

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Arthritis

Arthritis involves inflammation of one or more joints and the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, like when you walk or otherwise bear weight. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Depression

Major depression is when 5 or more symptoms of depression are present for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with major depression often have behavior changes, such as new eating and sleeping patterns. Major depression increases a person's risk of suicide.

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Diabetes

Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can be caused by too little insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar), resistance to insulin, or both.

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Heart Disease

Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart itself. This happens slowly over time.

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Influenza

The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disorder in which bones gradually become thinner and weaker until they get to the point where they break easily. The most common sites of fracture in people with advanced osteoporosis are the hip, spine and wrist.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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Stroke

A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack."

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Vision Problems

Macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the macula (the central part of the retina of the eye) causing decreased visual acuity and possible loss of central vision.

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Breast Health

• Breast Cancer
• Breast Lump
• Breast Pain
• Fibroadenoma

• Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Mastitis
• Nipple Discharge
• Nipple Problems

Bone, Muscle and Joint Conditions

• Hip Fracture
• Osteoarthritis

• Osteoporosis

Cancer

• Breast
• Cervical
• Lung

• Ovarian
• Uterine / Endometrial

Digestive Disorders

• Gallbladder Disease

Endocrine and Hormone Disorders

• Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes

• Thyroid Diseases

Heart, Blood and Circulatory Conditions

• Anemia
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Disease

• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Stroke
• Varicose Veins

Immune Disorders

• AIDS
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• HIV
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease / Crohn's Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Scleroderma
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Mental and Behavioral Disorders

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia
• Compulsive Gambling
• Depression

• Obesity
• Postpartum Depression
• Substance Abuse

Neurologic

• Headache and Migraine

Reproductive and Sexual Health

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Amenorrhea, Secondary
• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
• Dyspareunia / Painful Intercourse
• Endometriosis
• Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Hydatidiform Mole
• Low Libido / Low Sex Drive
• Ovarian Cyst
• Menopause
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Uterine Fibroids
• Uterine Prolapse
• Yeast Infections - Vaginal
• Vaginal Cyst
• Vaginal Discharge
• Vaginismus / Painful Intercourse
• Vulvitis
• Vulvodynia
• Vulvovaginitis

Skin and Beauty Concerns

• Cosmetic Surgery
• Female Pattern Baldness

• Skin Cancer
• Stretch Marks
• Wrinkles

Urinary Conditions

• Interstitial Cystitis
• Stress Incontinence
• Urinary Incontinence

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - Cystitis