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  1. The National Council on Aging
    https://www.ncoa.org/article/the-top-10-most-common-chronic-conditions-in-older-adults

    The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Diseases for Older Adults

    • Learn about the most common chronic diseases for older adults, such as Alzheimer's, depression, and diabetes, and how to prevent or manage them. Find out the risk factors, symptoms, and tips for … See more

    Number 10: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

    Nearly 12% of older adults on Medicare were treated for Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.Alzheimer’s disease is one specific type of dementia—a condition th… See more

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    Number 9: Depression

    Sixteen percent of older adults sought treatment for depression—a treatable medical condition that is not a normal part of aging. Depression causes persistent feelings of … See more

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    Number 8: Heart Failure

    About 5% of older adults were treated for heart failure—a condition that occurs when the heart cannot adequately supply blood and oxygen to all of the organs in the body. The heart … See more

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    Number 7: Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nearly 25% of older adults were treated for chronic kidney disease (CKD) or a slow loss in kidney function over time. People dealing with CKD have an increased risk for developing … See more

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  1. Common health issues in elderly individuals include123:
    1. Chronic health conditions (such as arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes)
    2. Cognitive health (including dementia)
    3. Mental health (such as depression)
    4. Physical injury
    5. Sensory impairments (such as hearing loss and cataracts)
    6. Oral health issues
    7. Malnutrition
    8. Bladder control and constipation
    9. HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases
    10. Obesity and tobacco use4.
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    Common conditions in older age include hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, depression and dementia.

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    10 common elderly health issues

    • 1. Chronic health conditions According to the National Council on Aging, about 92 percent of seniors have at least one chronic disease and 77 percent have at least two. ...
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    10 Most Common Health Concerns for Senior Citizens

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    What health issues do older adults experience?
    Here are a few of the most common health issues experienced by older adults. Heart health. As you get older your cardiovascular system goes through changes. Your blood vessels and arteries may start to stiffen, causing your heart to work harder to pump blood. The heart then adjusts to the increased workload.

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    What problems can be caused by ageing?

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    The problems caused by aging are increased blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, heart problems, high cholesterol levels leading to dyslipidemia, stroke, gall bladder disease, breathing problems, and obstructive sleep apnea. Aging can also cause Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, osteoporosis, digestion problems, sleeplessness, and muscle weakness.
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    What are the most common health conditions in seniors?
    1. Chronic health conditions According to the National Council on Aging, about 92 percent of seniors have at least one chronic disease and 77 percent have at least two. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes are among the most common and costly chronic health conditions causing two-thirds of deaths each year.

    10 common elderly health issues - Vital Record

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    What conditions are common in older people?
    Common conditions in older age include hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, depression and dementia. As people age, they are more likely to experience several conditions at the same time.

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  3. Everyday Health
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    The 15 Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors

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  4. WebMD
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  5. Vital Record
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    10 common elderly health issues - Vital Record

  6. Mayo Clinic
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    Aging: What to expect - Mayo Clinic

  7. CDC
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    Chronic Diseases and Cognitive Decline — A Public …

  8. DailyCaring
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  9. University of Rochester Medical Center
    https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/senior-health/common-issues/top-ten

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  10. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/aging/olderadultsandhealthyaging

    Older Adults and Healthy Aging - Centers for Disease …

  11. National Institute on Aging
    https://www.nia.nih.gov/health

    Health Topics A-Z | National Institute on Aging

  12. The National Council on Aging
    https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-healthy-aging

    Get the Facts on Healthy Aging - The National Council on Aging

  13. American Psychological Association
    https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/guides/older

    Older Adults' Health and Age-Related Changes

  14. WHO
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health

    Ageing and health - World Health Organization (WHO)

  15. Chapter
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    10 Most Common Medical Conditions that Affect Older Adults

  16. University Health News
    https://universityhealthnews.com/daily/aging...

    Most Common Health Problems in Elderly People

  17. CDC
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    Data Briefs: The State of Aging and Health in America

  18. Keystone Health
    https://keystone.health/geriatric-diseases

    Geriatric Diseases: Age-Related Medical Conditions & Illnesses

  19. National Institute on Aging
    https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/what...

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  20. National Institute on Aging
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    10 Common Misconceptions About Aging - National Institute on …

  21. Aegis Living
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    11 Common Health Issues Associated With Aging | Aegis Living

  22. TheDiabetesCouncil.com
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    The Most Common Health Concerns For The Elderly And Seniors …

  23. Newswise
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    10 Common Elderly Health Issues | Newswise

  24. US News Health
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    Most Common Health Problems | U.S. News

  25. Today
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