Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are close to 22.3 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans will have cataracts by age 80. 

Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness in June.

Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities.

This conference is sponsored by the National Council on Aging; it brings together the National Institute of Senior Centers, Center for Healthy Aging partners and all of the Benefit Enrollment Centers from across the U.S.