Some of the most common health conditions among the elderly are diseases and disorders caused by long term damage to the heart, blood vessels, joints, bones and brain. They include various forms of dementia (including alzheimer’s disease), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease and thyroid disease. Most elderly people receive ongoing treatment for at least one of those conditions.
From Webmd. Com -quote Osteoarthritis, a breakdown of the cartilage between our joints, affects some 21 million Americans, mostly in the knees, hips, hands, and the neck. Symptoms, including pain and stiffness, usually begin after age 40 and become more apparent as we age.
-endquote Most elderly people are not covered by private insurance. Most people give up their private health insurance when they stop working full time. In order to keep it, they need to go through COBRA and/or pay their premiums out of pocket.
Both of those options are expensive. Most people are eligible for Medicare once they are eligible for Social Security. For most people, the eligible age is 65.
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