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Learn more about Bing search results hereOrganizing and summarizing search results for youCommon issues affecting the elderly today include 1 2 3 4 5:
- Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
- Hearing loss, cataracts, and refractive errors.
- Back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Mental health challenges like depression and dementia.
- Financial insecurity and difficulty accessing necessary benefits.
- Difficulty with everyday tasks and mobility.
- Access to healthcare services.
- End-of-life preparations.
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