Diseases in Senior Citizens: 5 Body Parts Most at Risk

Diseases That Hit Only The Senior Citizens

Some diseases only flare up when you are five years old. Some flare up when you cross the age of 30. And, some wait till you turn a senior citizen and then flare up with all its might and rigor.

Let’s discuss which are the five components of the elderly’s body that get afflicted with diseases:

1. Heart

In the category of heart comes varied diseases like:

• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart blockages

 

2. Brain

In the category of the brain comes tricky terms like:

• Parkinson’s disease
• Dementia
• Stroke
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Neuropathy

 

3. Bones

In the category of bones comes heavy-hearted diseases like:

• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Paget’s disease
• Easy fractures
• Osteomalacia

 

4. Pancreas

In the category of pancreas comes the common words like:

• Diabetes mellitus

 

5. Skin

In the category of skin comes the difficult-to-pronounce terms like:

• Seborrheic keratoses
• Bedsores
• Skin cancer
• Dryness and itchiness of the skin
• Worry lines
• Wrinkles
• Susceptibility to fungal infections
• Dermatitis
• Pruritus

These are the five compartments of the elderly’s body that can get affected if they are not well-maintained over the years of adulthood. Here’s how you can help prevent these diseases from hitting you at the age of 65:

1. Walk, walk, and walk
2. Drink plenty of water as 70 % of our body is water
3. Limit intake of salt and sugar
4. Increase the intake of fruits and salads
5. Start meditating at a young age
6. Control your emotions and reactions to the scenarios in your life
7. Stress is an enemy, and you should not treat it like a friend and let it stay in your heart forever
8. Drinking a glass or a cup of milk every day will keep your calcium levels high and prevent bone diseases in your second childhood (old age)
9. Staying active is key to surviving second innings
10. Read good stuff over the digital media