NIA Offers Web Site for Hispanic Seniors

The National Institute on Aging has created a Web site at<www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol> that offers accurate, up-to-date information on health issues affecting Hispanic seniors. The user-friendly site covers a wide range of health topics, including diseases such as Alzheimer's, and provides tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The site also offers free publications in Spanish and links to other health-related, Spanish-language Web sites such as Medicare and MedlinePlus.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of older Hispanic adults in the United States is expected to increase from 6 percent in 2003 to 11 percent by 2030. ▪