Title: Common Ailments among the Elderly
1Common Ailments among Elderly
2Heart Disease
3Those who develop high blood pressure or high
cholesterol are at higher risk of having a stroke
or heart disease.
4Arthritis
5A condition that is synonymous with aging,
arthritis occurs when joints in the body are
damaged, making walking, standing, or even
sitting painful.
6Alzheimers Disease
7Alzheimers is the most common type of dementia
and as of now is still classified as a chronic
illness.
8Cancer
9After heart disease, cancer is the leading cause
of death among elderly people. In 2013, it was
responsible for 407,558 deaths for those 65 and
above.
10Knowing the various illnesses common among
elderly people is absolutely important. To find
out more about home care for seniors, contact
Eldercare Services today.
www.eldercarelv.com