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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 >
A Consumer Guide To Choosing A Nursing Home 
The purpose of this Consumer Guide is to help you navigate resources, understand the information, and make an informed choice. ... Details >
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
African-Americans and Alzheimer's Disease
Today more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's. And African-Americans may be at especially high risk for the disease. Learn more about Alzheimer's, how you can reduce your risk and how to get stres... Details >
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
Aging in the Know: Your Gateway to Health and Aging Resources on the Web
This page welcomes to a gateway that offers up-to-date information for consumers on health and aging. Aging in the Know is a one-stop resource for information on common diseases and disorders that aff... Details >
Alcohol Use and Abuse
Also available in: Spanish
Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Because the aging process affects how the body handles alcohol, the same amount of alcohol can have a greater effect as a person grows older. Over time, ... Details >
Cancer Facts for People Over 50
Also available in: Spanish
Cancer strikes people of all ages, but you are more likely to get cancer as they get older, even if no one in the family has had it. You can help safeguard your health by learning the warning signs of... Details >
Chronic Conditions – SeniorNet
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 >
Drug Safety - Over-The-Counter Drugs
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 >