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

Senior Health News  
The latest senior health news headlines.

• Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment
• Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
• Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness
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Senior Health Feature Story  
 

As the Mind Slips, So May Sense of Smell As the Mind Slips, So May Sense of Smell

Loss might serve as an early sign of cognitive decline

Losing the ability to identify odors might be more than just annoying: It could also be an early sign of cognitive decline. 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.