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Information and Support for Healthy Aging Read our article on diabetes.   Read our health articles.  View our annoted listing of websites with health resources. Visit the NCOA Benefits CheckUp. It's a free and confidential online service that helps seniors determine what benefits you qualify for and how to claim them. Developed and maintained by the NCOA, BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs primarily targeted to seniors with limited income and resources. Guides to Patient-Doctor Communications Ten Things Every Senior Should Know About Doctor-Patient Communication Three Questions Every Senior Should Always Ask Their Doctor Keep Your Own Doctor Records SeniorNet Guides to General Health Issues Healthy Habits There's no need to become a health-obsessed nut. But the fact is, you're never to old to adopt some healthier habits. Food First Supplements should be supplemental! Chronic Conditions : You have high blood pressure, or diabetes, or asthma, or heart disease, or any one of dozens of chronic diseases. How do you cope? How To Search the Web for Trustworthy Health Information Health sites abound on the World Wide Web, but some of the medical information on these sites is questionable, or even hazardous.