Taking good care of your body and mind will help you enjoy life as you grow older. Key health issues for older women include: cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke), cancer and mental health problems.  

Sometimes these changes in mind, body and lifestyle can bring about feelings of loneliness, isolation and despair and can impact on mental health. It is important to keep up contact with family and friends - and meet new people.

For more information on women’s health issues visit www.bbc.co.uk/health/womens_health