Health is a significant aspect of ageing. Advancement of age is generally associated with a decline in functional capacity of different organ systems, the manifestation of which is apparant at a later stage of life. The present study is an attempt to study the health status of the ageing Tiwas of Morigaon district of Assam. Health, in the study has been examined from the following aspects – (1) Prevalence of disease, (2) Functional ability, (3) Impairments, (4) Nutritional status, and the (5) availability of health care facilities. The sample consists of 134 male and 134 female Tiwas in the age group of 50 years and above. Body pain, high blood pressure and respiratory disorder are the common diseases found to be prevalent among them. Functional ability which is an indicator of dependence is found to decline with age. Prevalence of locomotor impairment is more indicating a decline in functional ability. Prevalence of undernutrition is found to be high. 34.85% females and 26.15% males are undernourished.. Moreover, Health facilities available to them are not found to be adequate.