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Health NewsMedicare Offers Smallest Rise in Premiums in 6 Years Most American Seniors Live With Chronic Disease Search Results 1� of 42 Web Pages | Next > | Show All | See Categories and Related Topics healthfinder.gov Special Populations: Seniorshealthfinder.gov's Seniors section features topics such as aging, independent living, and long-term care.... Details >U.S. Department of Health and Human Services2006 Older American Update: Key Indicators of WellnessThis 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 StatisticsA 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 >National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home ReformA Tool Kit to Prevent Senior Falls: Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older AdultsThis page provides statistics on falls and hip fractures among older adults.... Details >National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAfrican-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 >Alzheimer's AssociationAging Activities PageAlso available in: SpanishThis 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 PreventionAging 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 >AGS Foundation for Health in AgingAlcohol 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 >National Institute on Aging Information CenterCancer 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 >National Institute on Aging Information CenterChronic 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 >SeniorNet
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