According to the National Council on Aging, 95% of adults 60 and older have at least one chronic health condition. On this edition of the Exploring Aging Podcast, Host Ray Sanders and his Co-hosts Dr. Bill Pierce and Greg McNeece discuss 10 common chronic conditions for adults 65 plus and what can be done to face these challenges head on.

00:00:00: Introduction

00:00:17: Common Chronic Conditions in Adults Over

00:00:34: Aim of the Episode

00:00:59: Introduction of Co-hosts

00:01:13: Topic of Myths Related to Aging

00:01:42: Analysis of Myths

00:01:58: Revisiting Previous Myths

00:04:36: Chronic Conditions Statistic Discussion

00:09:55: Myth Number Five: Nothing We Can Do About Chronic Conditions

00:10:28: Positivity in Face of Chronic Conditions

00:12:47: Top Ten Chronic Conditions

00:15:49: Dealing with COPD

00:17:33: Alzheimer's discussion (mention)

00:17:55: Risks and Prevention of Health Conditions

00:19:34: Benefits of Exercise, Particularly Boxing

00:23:46: Coping with Depression

00:23:51: Fighting Heart Failure

00:25:19: Addressing Kidney Disease

00:25:54: Understanding Diabetes

00:30:00: Managing Arthritis

00:35:03: Treating High Cholesterol

00:36:57: Discussing high cholesterol and its effects

00:37:30: Importance of Regular Blood Pressure Testing

00:38:13: Addressing High Blood Pressure in Older Adults

00:38:36: Tips on Lowering Blood Pressure

00:39:34: Overconsumption and its impact on health

00:40:31: Role of Awareness in Maintaining Health

00:41:34: Busting Myths about Chronic Medical Conditions

00:42:11: Encouragement and Resources