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Chalmers and Lois Roberts
Chalmers Roberts, 90, shares a moment with his wife, Lois. He spends most of his time caring for Lois whose mobility is impaired. (Michael Robinson-Chavez — The Washington Post)

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Past Seniors' Issues
Seniors' Health, July 2000
Seniors' Health, October 2000
On This Site
Seniors' Section: Latest news, information and resources on health issues for the elderly.
Live Online
Depression and Seniors: Join Abigail Trafford at 2 p.m. Tuesday for a Health Talk on depression in the elderly and the risks of suicide. Her guest will be Charles F. Reynolds III, of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Ninety and CountingRelated Photo
A former correspondent for The Washington Post gives a glimpse of what living to be 90 is like.
Seniors Health Issue

The View From Sixty
For his 60th birthday, Brendan Donegan planned an elaborate party, but he was caught unprepared when the party was over.
Pumping Iron
Roberta Fulmer pumps out her third set of reps on a Nautilus leg press. "I want to build strength," she says.
Getting Unstuck
Many people believe that a daily regimen of waste elimination is a sign of good health. Wrong. "Fixing" your plumbing when it's not broken is asking for trouble.
Help for Mental Health
The surgeon general has determined that suicide is a major health hazard for the elderly and it's time to reduce the toll.
Listening to ViraMax
ViraMax is not the only Viagra wannabe in the herbal market -- any number are sold on the Web -- but it may be the only one taking its pitch to such conspicuous public airwaves in the Washington area.
Second Opinion
A Suicide Note
Washington Post Columnist discusses that prevalence of suicide among older Americans and how mental health is often overlooked in this population.

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