There are a number of conditions and diseases that occur frequently among the elderly and may be incorrectly considered as part of the aging process, and therefore be left untreated. The primary care physician should be made aware of the systems because more are treatable. Physicians base the majority of their diagnoses on what they are told by the patient and caregivers. A few of these conditions and illness are listed below.
• Adult onset diabetes • Glaucoma • Alzheimer’s disease • Heart disease • Arthritis
• Lung disease • Cancer • Kidney and Bladder problems • Cataracts • Macular degeneration
• Dementia • Osteoporosis • Depression • Parkinson’s disease • Enlarged prostate
• Vascular disease
If you or your parents would like to learn more about any of these or other diseases just or list of resources which contain a number of websites that contain detailed information. Your physician and your parents’ physician should also be available resources.