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  1. The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Diseases for Older Adults

    • 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 that causes memory loss … See more

    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

    The National Council on Aging
    Number 8: Heart Failure

    About 5% of older adults were treated for heart failure—a condition that occurs when the heart … See more

    The National Council o…
    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

    The National Council on Aging
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