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Senior Health Topic
Health information for today's active seniors.

Senior Health News  
The latest senior health news headlines.

• Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death
• Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
• CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
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Senior Health Feature Story  
 

Some Meds May Impair Functioning Some Meds May Impair Functioning

Seniors' ability to do daily tasks often slows as exposure increases

Older adults who take medicines that block a specific chemical messenger in the brain might need help with day-to-day activities. full story»


Senior Health Illnesses and Conditions  
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Link to Benefits Check Up Web Site
BenefitsCheckUp is a free, online service from the National Council on the Aging that helps older Americans identify state and federal assistance programs that can help improve their quality of life. This confidential service contains a simple, straightforward questionnaire that takes no longer than 15 minutes to complete. Within minutes, seniors can get a report detailing the many programs and services for which they may qualify.

You can also visit BenefitsCheckUpRx, which provides you with a confidential report of programs and services which will help you save money on prescriptions.