Common Ailments among Elderly

Heart Disease

Those who develop high blood pressure or high cholesterol are at higher risk of having a stroke or heart disease.

Arthritis

A condition that is synonymous with aging, arthritis occurs when joints in the body are damaged, making walking, standing, or even sitting painful.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia and as of now is still classified as a chronic illness.

Cancer

After 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.

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