ALT •Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): High blood pressure affects nearly 60% of older adults, involving a high force of blood flow that can lead to more severe conditions like stroke and heart attacks. • High Cholesterol: More than 50% of older adults deal with high cholesterol, which can lead to artery blockage and heart disease. • Arthritis: About 35% of older adults experience arthritis, causing joint pain and stiffness, more commonly in women. • Ischemic Heart Disease (Coronary Heart Disease): Nearly 29% of older adults are affected by this condition, which results from plaque buildup that narrows the arteries to the heart. • Diabetes: Affects 27% of older adults and is characterized by insulin resistance or deficiency, leading to high blood sugar levels.

ALT • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Nearly 25% of older adults are dealing with CKD, which increases the risk of heart disease or kidney failure. •Heart Failure: About 5% of older adults were treated for heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. • Depression: Sixteen percent of older adults sought treatment for depression, a treatable medical condition that affects mood and overall mental health. • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Nearly 12% of older adults on Medicare were treated for Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, affecting memory and cognitive function. • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Eleven percent of older adults were treated for COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis that make breathing difficult.