Senior Health Facts

  • 90% of Americans older than 55 are at risk for high blood pressure.
  • Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes or arthritis.
  • Almost 26% of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes, about 11.8 million seniors.
  • Every 13 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall.
  • One in four older adults experience a behavioral health problem such as depression, anxiety or substance abuse. Two-thirds of these adults do not receive the treatment they need.

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