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THE BETA FOUNDATION
​Delivering Chronic Disease Education to the Senior Community

85% of older adults have
​at least 1 chronic illness,
while 68% have 2 or more.
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Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading killer of adults over 65 with 489,722 deaths in 2014.
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CHronic kidney Disease

18% of older adults have CKD and have an increased risk for heart disease.
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Diabetes

33% of adults 65 years or older have diabetes and this number is expected to rise in the future.
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stroke

Strokes afflict about 800,000 people a year and is estimated to occur at the rate of one person every 40 seconds.
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Alzheimer's

6.5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease.
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arthritis

Over 49% of seniors have been diagnosed with arthritis. It is more common for women.
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Depression

Symptoms of depression can be triggered by other chronic illnesses and effects over 2 million seniors.
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copd

COPD is the 3rd most common cause of death. It is a progressive illness that takes several years to develop.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Eighty-six percent of Medicare's expenditures go to treating chronic diseases. People with chronic conditions
may have different needs, but they also share common challenges with other older adults, such as paying for
care or navigating the complexities of the health care system.

The Beta Foundation's charter is to educate Medicare beneficiaries and their families and/or care givers, 
to help them understand the risk factors for chronic diseases and how to reduce them. Promote quality of
life and independence for people as they age. Educate about Medicare and the options that are available
for those with chronic illnesses.
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Natividad


Natividad's family came to one of our classes at a local senior center several years after she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. They learned about the risk factors for themselves and preventive measures they could take. We were also able to assist her family in understanding Medicare to help them make the best choices for her. 
Article Published in California Broker Magazine, August 2018 by Ron Stock

Delivering chronic disease education to the senior community

The Beta Foundation

130 Newport Center Dr. #138
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: 714.664.0211
Fax: 714.596.1219
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