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Baby Boomers on Brink of Health Care Crisis 6/19/2008

Almost all health care providers care for seniors to some extent at one point or another

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Cancer Trends in Women

Women are living an average of 79.8 years, which is 5 years longer than the life expectancy for men.

Obesity: Reality and Relevance to Health

There has been a significant increase in obesity in the United States within the last 2 decades, and excess body weight contributes to the development of chronic conditions in later years.


Smoking Cessation

As a result of both the physical and psychological addiction caused by nicotine, the smoking habit is tough to break. 


Caring for the Aging: Key Health Care Legislation

Various resources can assist pharmacists in honing the skills necessary to serve American seniors with quality care.


Immunizations in the Older Population

Widespread administration of immunizations in the United States have helped eradicate such diseases as smallpox and poliomyelitis and can help prevent other serious illnesses and complications.

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Vision, Cognition, and Mobility Challenges for Elderly Drivers 1/23/2007

Compared with younger drivers, older drivers are less likely to drink and drive and to cause an accident resulting in a fatality.

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