7 MOST COMMON HEALTH ISSUES FOR SENIORS.
Health issues can be a really big problem as we start to get old. The health issues of aging may hold you back from fully enjoying your life. Redhaven care homes, a home-based assisted living service provider brings you the 7 most common health issues for seniors.
Health issues can be a really big problem as we start to get old. The health issues of aging may hold you back from fully enjoying your life. Redhaven care homes, a home-based assisted living service provider brings you the 7 most common health issues for seniors.
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7 <strong>MOST</strong> <strong>COMMON</strong> <strong>HEALTH</strong> <strong>ISSUES</strong><br />
<strong>FOR</strong> <strong>SENIORS</strong><br />
BY<br />
redhaven care homes
1. Arthritis<br />
Arthritis is probably the most common problem among people<br />
aged 65 or more. According to reports, it affects approximately<br />
49.7 percent of all seniors over the age of 65. Arthritis causes pain<br />
and discourages the seniors from being active.
2. Heart Diseases<br />
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that<br />
heart diseases are the second most common cause of death<br />
among seniors over 65 years old. As people get older the number<br />
of risks gets higher like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and<br />
these risks increase the chances of stroke and heart diseases.
3.Cancer<br />
Cancer comes second to heart diseases in terms of death causes<br />
among older people. According to CDC report 28 percent of men<br />
and 21 percent of women over the age of 65, are cancer patients.
4.Respiratory Diseases<br />
Respiratory Diseases is the fourth most common cause of death<br />
among people aged 65 or older. Among this disease, obstructive<br />
pulmonary disease is the most common cause of death. According<br />
to CDC, 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women have asthma<br />
while a greater number of people are affected with emphysema or<br />
chronic bronchitis.
5. Alzheimer’s Disease<br />
Alzheimer’s disease is common among the people over 65 of age.<br />
CDC reports that 1 in a 10 people have this disease and most of them<br />
are 65 or older. Experts suggest that Alzheimer's has a significant<br />
effect on senior health as security, safety, and self-care become the<br />
matter of concern.
6. Osteoporosis<br />
Osteoporosis can make anyone less mobile or potentially disabled if<br />
there is any case of fracture or vertebral body collapse. According to<br />
National Osteoporosis Foundation, it is estimated that 54 million<br />
Americans over age 50 are affected by osteoporosis. A small fracture<br />
could put these affected people in high risk and could be a reason for<br />
poor health and less quality living.
7. Diabetes<br />
Not much of introduction needed for this disease as it is a<br />
significant health problem for the older as well as the younger<br />
generation. Latest data suggest that approximately 25 percent of<br />
Americans aged 65 or older are affected by diabetes. Diabetes<br />
can be diagnosed easily and the sooner you know the better it is.
Contact us<br />
Redhaven Care Homes<br />
6900 NW 129th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, USA<br />
(405) 626-2456<br />
www.redhavencarehomes.com<br />
redhavencare@gmail.com
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