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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 Most Common Health Issues For Seniors

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  1. 7 MOST COMMON HEALTH ISSUES FOR SENIORS BY redhaven care homes

  2. 1. Arthritis Arthritis is probably the most common problem among people aged 65 or more. According to reports, it affects approximately 49.7 percent of all seniors over the age of 65. Arthritis causes pain and discourages the seniors from being active.

  3. 2. Heart Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that heart diseases are the second most common cause of death among seniors over 65 years old. As people get older the number of risks gets higher like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and these risks increase the chances of stroke and heart diseases.

  4. 3.Cancer Cancer comes second to heart diseases in terms of death causes among older people. According to CDC report 28 percent of men and 21 percent of women over the age of 65, are cancer patients.

  5. 4.Respiratory Diseases Respiratory Diseases is the fourth most common cause of death among people aged 65 or older. Among this disease, obstructive pulmonary disease is the most common cause of death. According to CDC, 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women have asthma while a greater number of people are affected with emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

  6. 5. Alzheimer’s Disease CDC reports that 1 in a 10 people have this disease and most of them are 65 or older. Experts suggest that Alzheimer's has a significant effect on senior health as security, safety, and self-care become the matter of concern. Alzheimer’s disease is common among the people over 65 of age.

  7. 6. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis can make anyone less mobile or potentially disabled if there is any case of fracture or vertebral body collapse. According to National Osteoporosis Foundation, it is estimated that 54 million Americans over age 50 are affected by osteoporosis. A small fracture could put these affected people in high risk and could be a reason for poor health and less quality living.

  8. 7. Diabetes Not much of introduction needed for this disease as it is a significant health problem for the older as well as the younger generation. Latest data suggest that approximately 25 percent of Americans aged 65 or older are affected by diabetes. Diabetes can be diagnosed easily and the sooner you know the better it is.

  9. Contact us Redhaven Care Homes 6900 NW 129th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, USA (405) 626-2456 www.redhavencarehomes.com redhavencare@gmail.com

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