Today there are 38 million seniors in the United States; by 2030, that number will rise to 75 million.

Every day in the United States, another 6,000 people reach the age of 65.

There are 5.5 million seniors with long-term disabilities in the United States. This figure is expected to increase to 10 million by the year 2020, and to 20 million by 2040.

Life expectancy at age 85 has increased 24% since 1960; and is projected to increase another 44% by 2040, with an accompanying increase in the incidence of conditions such as hip fractures and Alzheimer's disease.

Adverse drug reactions are among the top five greatest threats to the health of seniors.

28% of hospitalizations among seniors are due to adverse drug reactions.

32,000 seniors suffer hip fractures each year due to falls caused by medication-related problems.

The elderly account for 12.7% of the U.S. population, but consume approximately 34% of total prescriptions.

On average, individuals 65 to 69 years old take nearly 14 prescriptions per year; individuals aged 80 to 84 take an average of 18 prescriptions per year.