{"id":4598,"date":"2022-07-11T06:43:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T06:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=4598"},"modified":"2022-07-11T06:43:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T06:43:41","slug":"the-most-prevalent-illnesses-among-senior-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/the-most-prevalent-illnesses-among-senior-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Prevalent Illnesses Among Senior Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the<\/span> National Council on Aging<\/span><\/a>, over 80% of senior citizens (men and women ages 65 or older) have at least one diagnosed illness or disease. In addition, nearly 70% have two or more debilitating health conditions. Chances are, you may have an older family member that is trying to manage a chronic health condition, or you may have concerns about developing severe health problems as you age. <\/span><\/p>\n

When we look at contributing factors such as age, genetics, gender, and long-time lifestyle habits, it may appear nearly impossible to avoid life-threatening illnesses and diseases when we become senior citizens. However, even when it seems that the odds are stacked against you, there are medically and scientifically proven strategies that can prevent the onset of disease, manage it effectively, and, in some cases, roll it back completely. <\/span><\/p>\n

This article will review several of the most prevalent illnesses senior citizens experience, explain in simple terms what they are and why they are dangerous, and offer some advice for avoiding them or managing them so that quality of life is improved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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