Study Associates chiropractic with better health in the elderly. Today’s Chiropractic November/December 1996 originally published by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research.

The results of a three year randomized trial of people 75 years of age and over revealed better overall health and a higher quality of life among those who use chiropractic care. Elderly chiropractic patients report better overall health, have fewer chronic conditions, spend less days in nursing homes and hospitals, are more mobile in their communities and are less likely to use prescription drugs than non chiropractic patients according to a study conducted by the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research through the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.

87% of chiropractic patients described their health as excellent compared to just 67.8% of nonchiropractic
patients.