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Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars on products, from vitamins to face creams, to stop aging. We worry about many things such as losing our memory, teeth, eyesight, hearing, sex drive, and ability to get around. Women can have special concerns about osteoporosis (thinning bones) and menopause (see Body Image Menopause page). As we age, staying active and involved helps us to have a positive outlook on life. A healthy diet and regular exercise can ease common conditions like arthritis and can help prevent or control heart disease and high blood pressure.

In a society that places much value on youth, a woman's body image can be affected by aging in many ways. Physical changes such as weight gain, hair loss, and wrinkles can affect a woman's self-esteem. Menopause can be a stressful time for women due to hormonal changes. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones and fractures, affecting a woman's independence. Women can often have two stressful roles - as caregiver and caretaker - raising children and taking care of elderly parents. Women can also feel lonely and less useful as they age, leading to depression. But aging is not all gloom and doom. It can offer women new opportunities in life and a new outlook. It is important to keep a positive attitude about aging. The National Women's Health Information Center has provided the following publications and organizations to help women embrace and explore the aging process and maintain a positive body image.

Publications

1.   Age Page: Aging and Your Eyes
   This publication offers information on the different eye diseases that people can acquire as they grow older. It also offers a list of resources.

2.   Age Page: Sexuality in Later Life
   This brochure describes the normal physical changes of men and women that come with age, the effects of illness or disability, and emotional concerns of sexuality in later life.

3.   Age Page: Skin Care and Aging
   This publication provides information on proper skin care as a person ages. It also lists tips to maintain healthy skin.

4.   Age Page: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
   This fact sheet offers information on different types of tooth, mouth, and gum diseases. It also gives advice on how to keep your mouth clean and healthy.

5.   Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A High-Tech Weapon in the Fight Against Aging Skin
   This fact sheet contains information on laser cosmetic surgery. It descibes skin resurfacing, what it can do for you, what the risks are, and how to find a surgeon.

6.   Frequently Asked Questions - Varicose Veins and Spider Veins
   This publication contains information on varicose and spider veins, what they are, how they are caused, why they appear in the legs, if they are dangerous, how to prevent getting them, and how they are treated.

7. Treatments for Aging Skin (Copyright © AAD)
   This web site discusses various medical proceedures available to help the appearance of aging skin.

Organizations

1.   National Eye Institute, NIH, HHS

2.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS

3. Alliance for Aging Research

4. American Academy of Dermatology

5. American Society for Geriatric Dentistry

= Federal government resources

Text on this page last updated: September 2008

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