As age increases, the pattern of care changes — observation, safety and regular check-ups are the foundation.
With advancing age, changes come in the body's strength, digestion, sleep and memory. In older people, the symptoms of illness often remain indistinct — for example, a reduced appetite alone or unusual drowsiness may also be a sign of serious illness. So do not neglect even a small change.
Ensure safety at home: good lighting, avoiding slippery floors, and something to hold on to in the bathroom — falling and breaking a bone is a major risk for older people. Regular walking and light exercise help to maintain strength.
Older people usually take many medicines at the same time. Before starting any new medicine — whichever system it belongs to — inform the concerned physician of the full list of medicines currently being taken, so that interactions or duplicate use can be avoided. Do not stop any ongoing medicine on your own.
Have regular checks of blood pressure, blood sugar and other tests appropriate to age, and keep the reports. Sudden chest pain, weakness on one side, slurred speech or a feeling of faintness is an emergency — take the person to hospital at once.
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