Stats: 90% of adults 65+ take prescription meds
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s National Center for Health Statistics highlights that about 1 in 5 older adults do not have insurance coverage for prescription drugs. And even for those with a prescription drug plan, paying for medications can be expensive. As a result, some older Americans are skipping doses or delaying refills to save money. This is something active-aging organizations may want to check on among their residents and members.
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