Chronic Illnesses

There are many chronic illnesses that are of concern for older adults. Some of them tend to occur later in life like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) while others are more likely to have their onset early in life, but become more debilitating as the person ages e.g. Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In this section we will address the chronic illnesses that are not addressed under the major page headings on the site. The illnesses that are addressed in main pages of the site include: Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease and Strokes. You will find some helpful information on common chronic illnesses such as: COPD, MS, Lupus Erythematosus, and Arthritis.