Common Health Issues for Older Adults    ​

Many older adults are dealing with diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis or emphysema, bowel or bladder problems, heart disease, stroke or cancer.  As a caregiver, it is important to ensure that your elder is getting the treatment and medication they need to manage these illnesses. Setting up a system that ensures proper, reliable taking of medication and regular visits to the doctor is a priority. Other physical changes, like vision or hearing problems, excessive weight loss, or loss of mobility, as well as psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety or agitation also need to be checked by a family doctor. In case of an emergency, a caretaker will need to have a medical history, a list of current medications and contact information for all the health care professionals involved with your elder's health care. 
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