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  • Medicare Offers Smallest Rise in Premiums in 6 Years
  • Most American Seniors Live With Chronic Disease


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    healthfinder.gov Special Populations: Seniors
    healthfinder.gov's Seniors section features topics such as aging, independent living, and long-term care.... Details >
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    2006 Older American Update: Key Indicators of Wellness
    This updated report provides the latest data on the 37 key indicators selected by the Forum for its 2004 report to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. It is divided int... Details >
    Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
    A Consumer Guide To Choosing A Nursing Home  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The purpose of this Consumer Guide is to help you navigate resources, understand the information, and make an informed choice. ... Details >
    National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
    A Tool Kit to Prevent Senior Falls: Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
    This page provides statistics on falls and hip fractures among older adults.... Details >
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Aging Activities Page
    Also available in: Spanish
    This page links to data on the health and health care utilization of aging Americans.... Details >
    National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Chronic Conditions – SeniorNet  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides seniors with information about chronic conditions and the approaches to coping with them, including learn about your condition, join a support group, try complementary therapies, an... Details >
    SeniorNet
    Drug Safety - Over-The-Counter Drugs  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A staggering number of seniors, 243,000, end up in the hospital each year because of reactions caused by combining over-the-counter and prescription medicines. This tip sheet provides seniors with fac... Details >
    NCOA Headquarters
    Drug Safety - Prescription Drugs  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    To guard against potential problems with medicines, you must be knowledgeable about what you take and how it makes you feel. Knowledge, common sense, and a few simple tools can help you safely manage ... Details >
    NCOA Headquarters
    Eldercare Locator: Medicare Search
    Starting January 1, 2006, everyone with Medicare can get prescription drug coverage. To find out where you can get information about Medicare prescription drug coverage and personalized help in choos... Details >
    Eldercare Locator, Administration on Aging
    Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This guide contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we age and provides useful tips on establishing and maintaining a regular exercise p... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    Organizations
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    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    AARPExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    AGS Foundation for Health in AgingExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Geriatrics SocietyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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