Common Senior Illnesses
Aging brings with it a series of conditions, in which the development is a normal process and can inflict many seniors. While most problems are not usually life threatening, they do affect lifestyle. Preferred Care at Home is dedicated to supporting those seniors with compassionate and knowledgeable caregivers.
Please use this information to gain understanding of common health conditions and learn how to adapt your lifestyle. For more information on these topics, please contact us. We will be by your side, every step of the way, we promise.
Common Health Care Mistakes Made by Seniors
- not asking family/friends for help;
- not participating in prevention programs;
- not seeking medical help when warning signs occur;
- not having one main Doctor who oversees the medical treatment plan;
- not taking measures to guard against falls;
- not understanding information the Doctor has given to them;
- not having a plan for managing medications;
- not discussing intimate health problems with their Doctor or health care provider;
- not accepting assistive devices which will help them cope with the aging process; and,
- not giving up driving when doing so is no longer safe.
