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National Council on Aging website helps people with chronic conditions 'Restart Living'
Having a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis or heart disease can make everyday life a real challenge. A new website — Restart Living — can help people determine if the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is right for them. CDSMP is a proven program that empowers people to manage their symptoms and improve their lives.
Visit Restart Living today to learn more about CDSMP, take an online quiz, watch a video and use the map to find a workshop. Visit Restart Living now | Learn more about CDSMP
US Census Bureau News
The number of Americans 65 and older soared over the last decade, U.S. Census Bureau numbers show, growing at a much higher rate than the general population with some segments — including those 90 to 99 years old — increasing by 30 percent since 2000. (2010 Census Shows 65 and Older Population Growing Faster Than Total US Population)
According to the new 2010 Census brief, the U.S. population 65 and older is now the largest it has been — in terms of size and percent of the population — compared with any previous census.(90+ in the United States: 2006-2008 [Issued November 2011])
This American Community Survey Report from the U.S. Census Bureau discusses the size and characteristics of Americans over the age of 90 in the United States. In addition, it provides information on individual states.
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