According to a newly released study, 55% of older Americans who live in states that license naturopathic physicians would consider seeking care from a naturopathic physician. Because naturopathic physicians are not currently eligible to participate in Medicare, however, most seniors are not able to obtain care from a naturopathic physician despite their desire to do so. More info available at www.naturopathic.org/medicare

2. Summary of Methodology
• 384 persons age 65 and older interviewed
• All reside in states that license naturopathic
physicians
• +/- 5% margin of error

3. Seniors Prefer Conservative Treatment
Approaches First

4. Many Seniors Concerned About Drug-
Related Adverse Reactions

5. Most Seniors Interested in Visiting a
Naturopathic Physician

6. More Women than Men Would Consider
Seeing a Naturopathic Physician

7. Lack of Medicare Coverage Prevents Seniors
from Choosing Naturopathic Physicians