Abstract: . . .  of Aging and U.S. Census Bureau report, 65+ in the United States: 2005 , todays seniors are very different from previous generations. The average life expectancy increased from 47.3 years in 1900 to 76.9 in 2000. By 2011, people over the age of 65 will represent 20 percent of the U.S. population. But as the overall health of older Americans improved (disability statistics fell from 26.2 percent in 1982 to 19.7 percent in 1999), many still suffer from chronic conditions. In the 2000 census, 14 million Americans age 65 and older reported some level of disability. About 80 percent of seniors said they have at least one chronic health condition and 50 percent have two. Arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory disorders lead the list. UI Hospitals and Clinics Geriatric Health Assessment Clinic uses a team approach to provide a comprehensive evaluation and tailored treatment program for older adults with a variety of conditions, says Jason Wilbur, MD, UI Hospitals and Clinics geriatric medicine special- ist. The clinic provides consultation and ongoing care to patients with diseases, like dementia, which are more often seen in older adults. The geriatric specialists consider the persons health history, medications, diet, support systems, daily functioning, and mood. For more information about the clinic or to schedule an appointment, . . .
. . .  stroke. Thats where the specialists at UI Hospitals and Clinics come in. They provide comprehensive care that stops strokes, minimizes lingering effects, and prevents their recurrence. Because strokes often reoccur, the UI Hospitals and Clinics multidisciplinary stroke team may prescribe medical or surgical interventions, including endovascular neurosurgical techniques. For more information or for an appointment, call the ui stroke Clinic through ui Health Access at 800-777-8442 or 319-384-8442. For more information on any of these topics, please call ui Health Access at 319-384-8442, ext. 706, or 800-777-8442, ext. 706. Transient ischemic attacks Also called TIAs, are minor or warning strokes. In a TIA, symptoms mimic a stroke but the obstruction of the artery (blood clot) resolves itself after a short time through normal mechanisms. A TIA implies that the underlying blood vessel disease is changing and the patient is at a high risk for stroke. Call 911 iF you suspeCt a stroke. The best response to the appearance of the symptoms of stroke is to seek medical attention immediately. Treatments may lessen the brain injury and the chances of success are tied to how quickly treatment starts from the onset of stroke. Sooner truly is better. Harold Adams, . . .
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